There’s comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. This is certainly true when it comes to dealing with a prolonged illness, a chronic condition or an upcoming surgery. While your doctor or spine surgeon may be empathetic, he or she […]
Laminectomies, for the purpose of relieving pressure on spinal nerves, have a good short-term success rate, explaining why the procedure is considered one of the most common spinal surgeries performed. Results tend to be mixed, however, when looking at long-term […]
Regardless of what type of surgery you’re having, there’s usually a concern about anesthesia. The type of anesthesia used for spine surgery depends on the specific procedure, with choices usually including general anesthesia (you’re asleep), local anesthesia (numbing of a […]
For spine conditions that respond well to non-surgical treatment options, you probably don’t need to seek a second opinion after your condition has been determined – especially if the treatment recommendations involve medications, physical therapy and other non-surgical options. If, […]
A good spine surgeon will be honest with you about the risks associated with your spine surgery. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t take additional steps for your added peace of mind to find out what risks are associated […]
All surgeries involve some amount of blood loss, and the average amount lost varies depending on the type of procedure that is performed. Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine operations tend to lose very little blood, and individuals who have […]
Many patients undergo spinal fusion surgery to help stabilize the spinal column after discectomy (when degenerative disc disease has weakened the spine) and for spondylolisthesis (when one vertebra bone slips over the top of another vertebra). However, thanks to advancements […]
For patients who want to retain as much range of motion as possible, cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) resents a viable alternative to traditional spine fusion surgery. Having gained FDA approval in 2004, the procedure is still considered fairly new, […]
After trying different methods to control their discomfort such as pain medications, injections and physical therapy, surgery, which can include fusion or motion-preserving spine procedures, can offer patients hope for pain relief and increased mobility.