The main purpose of disc replacement, as opposed to traditional fusion surgery, is to preserve range of motion as much as possible. As with fusion surgery, there are times when a patient needs disc replacement at more than one location […]
If you’re having spine surgery in the upcoming weeks, you’re probably aware of the inherent risks associated with any type of surgery. While, statistically, the odds are in your favor with most types of spine surgery Los Angeles patients can […]
A common concern with fusion surgery, especially if you’re accustomed to leading an active lifestyle, is whether or not you’ll be able to stay just as active after surgery. The short answer is that it depends on factors like the […]
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is an approach to fusion surgery where the spine is reached through the front of the neck. It’s a type of surgery, involving two procedures, that’s often appropriate for patients experiencing pain from pressure […]
When neck surgery is necessary, there’s likely to be some pain afterwards. The good news is that, if the surgery is done by a Santa Monica spine surgery professional, your post-op pain is likely to go away. Any pain or […]
As with any surgical procedure, a fusion of the cervical or lumbar spine will require you to go through a recovery period. While there are averages when it comes to how long recovery time will take following fusion surgery, the […]
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012, coflex is a minimally invasive device that’s designed to preserve motion in patients requiring treatment for moderate to severe spinal stenosis that’s present with or without accompanying back pain. […]
How soon you can realistically return to work following spine surgery depends on factors such as what type of surgery you had (open vs. minimally invasive spine surgery), your overall health prior to the surgery and how well you follow […]
Understandably, patients who need spine surgery tend to prefer outpatient procedures whenever possible. In order to meet patients’ demand, spine surgeons in Los Angeles and throughout the country are taking steps to improve the outcome of outpatient surgeries by embracing […]