What’s Behind Your Neck Pain: Case Severity and Surgical Options
Because of neck pain, disability-adjusted life years “lost” (DALYs) across the globe increased 41 percent in the 20 years between 1990 and 2010 — from...
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...
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...
Today, minimally invasive spine surgery — also known as transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) — is more affordable and usually more convenient than open surgical...
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...
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