When a portion of a spinal disc is irritating a nearby nerve root, it’s referred to as a herniated disc, and initial attempts at relief typically involve specially recommended exercises, anti-inflammatory medication, hot and cold therapy, and other conservative remedies. […]
More than half a million spinal decompression and stabilization procedures are performed each year in the United States. Robot-assisted surgery, minimally invasive methods, and other advances in technology have made such operations safer and more successful. Some patients do just […]
Beverly Hills spine surgeons typically use results from physical and diagnostic tests when making recommendations about which specific surgical procedures would likely benefit patients. Now, imagine knowing with absolute certainty what your odds were of enjoying a successful outcome before […]
With some types of spine surgery, all that’s necessary is the partial removal of a disc or the removal of bone spurs to relieve nerve compression. Other times, removing part or all of a disc or taking pressure off of […]
If spine surgery is in your future, take comfort in knowing Santa Monica spine surgeons typically take every possible precaution to prevent infections during the healing and recovery process. Surgical site infection (SSI), where foreign bodies get into the wound […]
Nearly a million spine surgeries are performed each year in the United States. Statistically, many of these procedures, especially common ones like spinal fusion, produce positive results. Even with the odds being on your side, it’s understandable to be anxious […]
Americans spend about $50 billion a year on back pain relief efforts, usually in the form of medication or physical therapy. Even with nearly 500,000 spine surgeries performed annually in the United States when conservative treatments aren’t effective, surgery is […]
More than a million spine-related procedures are performed each year to address everything from unstable spines to nerve compression affecting mobility and quality of life. When performing such operations, Santa Monica spine surgeons typically take every precaution possible to avoid […]
Advances in technology have made spine surgery less invasive thanks to techniques that allow for smaller incisions and less disruption to nearby tissues and nerves. Robotic-assisted surgery is a related type of technology that has reduced the risk of human […]