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Awake Spinal Fusion Blog
October 26, 2022
Herniated Disks and Minimally Invasive Discectomy Surgery
There are a bunch of ways to describe a herniated disk: slipped, ruptured, and bulging. Back, neck and leg pain are all common from it....
October 18, 2022
The Facts on MRIs for Outpatient Spine Surgery
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to examine your spinal cord for injuries, the presence of structural abnormalities, or other certain conditions to see...
October 12, 2022
Neck Problems and Minimally Invasive Cervical Fusion
Minimally invasive cervical fusion surgery, sometimes known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), removes a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. But what’s...
October 5, 2022
Back Muscle Spasms and Awake Spinal Fusion Surgery
You’ve got a back spasm. It’s either light, in the middle, or pretty bad. What’s that telling you about your body and your habits? And...
October 2, 2022
Meal Plan Recovery After Having Safe Back Surgery
Whenever you’re back home and can eat a regular diet after having safe back surgery, you should know that consuming more high-quality foods will help...
September 25, 2022
Your Spine During Colder Weather: The Science Behind Pain
Fall and winter are full of fun things: beautiful weather, escape from the heat, winter sports, snow, holidays, and more. But for people with chronic...
