Table of Contents Spine surgery is a success if it relieves pain, restores function, and improves quality of life for the patient. The success of spine surgery depends on the condition being treated, the surgeon’s experience, and the patient’s age and health. Spine surgery is used to treat spinal conditions such...
Read MoreTable of Contents When you have spinal surgery, it’s important to take the time you need to recover. Recovery is a process, and no two people will heal at the same rate. It can take anywhere between 3 and 6 months before you feel like yourself again. At first, your...
Read MoreTable of Contents Have you been suffering from back pain for a long time now? Or is it just that your doctor recommended that you get an X-ray done? Either way, we know what you’re going through. Spinal X-rays are a common procedure used to diagnose problems in the spine...
Read MoreTable of Contents If you’ve been diagnosed with a spinal condition, you may be wondering if it would be better to see a spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon. Both types of physicians specialize in treating conditions that affect the spine and brain, but there are some important differences between...
Read MoreTable of Contents Spine surgery is very common in people with back pain, but there are risks involved. The most common risk is infection. Infection can happen if bacteria gets into your bloodstream while you’re in the hospital or after you go home from the hospital. Infection can be serious...
Read MoreTable of Contents It’s the middle of the night, and you’re having a mild back spasm. Nothing to worry about, right? Maybe. A sudden onset of back pain can be a symptom of other serious conditions, including heart attack. “The most common reason for chest pain is actually not heart...
Read MoreTable of Contents If you have a herniated disc in your back, it can be very painful and can cause long-term problems. Your doctor may recommend surgery to treat your pain and improve function. The most common type of surgery used to treat a herniated disc is microdiscectomy. To understand...
Read MoreTable of Contents This is one of the most common questions we get from patients considering spine surgery: “How long will my surgery take?” And it’s a good question. After all, if you’re thinking about going through with a major procedure, you probably want to know what’s in store for...
Read MoreTable of Contents If you’re having trouble with your back and are unsure whether or not you should undergo surgery, don’t hesitate to reach out to a medical professional. They can help determine whether or not your condition requires intervention by way of surgery or other methods—and they’ll be...
Read MoreTable of Contents When it comes to medical care, your primary care doctor is the one you turn to for routine check-ups and day-to-day concerns. But sometimes, your doctor may refer you to a specialist, such as a neurologist. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and...
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