Blogs
Awake Spinal Fusion Blog


August 23, 2022
Awake Spine Surgery vs. Physical Therapy: What’s Right for You?
Serious consideration should be given to what type of back pain you might be having, where it’s originating from, and other questions when choosing between...

August 19, 2022
Is Back Surgery Safe? First, Get Acquainted with Your Spine…
What’s the risk of having back surgery? Given today’s methods and technologies, it’s actually a safe procedure. As long as it’s done properly, the risks...

August 10, 2022
Minimally Invasive TLIF: Today’s Procedure, Conveniences, & Technology
Today, minimally invasive spine surgery — also known as transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) — is more affordable and usually more convenient than open surgical...

August 4, 2022
Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The Good News, Details, & the Facts
When it comes to the spine, “stenosis” means narrowing or constriction of the spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord and nerves. Thankfully, your lower...

July 28, 2022
How a Herniated Disc Develops and What You Can Do About It
When a herniated disc occurs, one of the cushions (discs) between the vertebrae (bones) of your spine swells. Here are the basic facts: The nucleus...

July 23, 2022
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy: Basics, Procedure, & Recovery
A lumbar discectomy is a surgical marvel. Your surgeon will remove a herniated or degenerative disc in your lower spine that’s pressing on a nerve,...






