Orthopedic injuries affect the bones, joints, muscles, and/or other supporting structures, including the spine. We don’t typically think of the spine as having joints, but it actually does have joints between each set of two adjacent vertebrae – enabling us to bend and twist our back and torso. With all of that bending and twisting,…
Nonstop back pain can significantly interfere with your daily life. Your doctor may recommend back surgery if conservative (noninvasive) measures do not ease your symptoms. You may have lots of preconceived notions about back surgery, but rest assured that the procedure is much safer and less invasive than ever before. With proper preparation and your…
A herniated disc may disrupt your everyday life and prevent you from performing normal daily tasks. It may also keep you from working or playing sports since you need your back to support those movements. A back injury can also cause pain and weakness, so you should seek treatment as early as possible. Fortunately, you…
While the success of your surgery (especially of spine orthopedic surgeries) greatly depends on your surgeon’s skills, getting the best outcomes from the surgery also depends on what you do before and after the surgical procedure. According to research, surgical rehabilitation is what you must consider when scheduling surgery to improve your ability to recuperate…
Lumbar surgery is effective for cases where more conservative treatments fail to provide adequate results. Surgery aims to resolve the underlying mechanical issues causing symptoms, such as slipped discs and bone spurs. While surgery can be expensive and may have a lengthy recovery time, it usually improves mobility and offers long-lasting pain relief. Let’s talk…
Irrespective of its name, degenerative disc disease is not a disease but a natural occurrence that comes when you enter your golden years. In degenerative disc disease, normal age-related wear and tear or an acute spinal injury cause one or more of your intervertebral discs to deteriorate over time. They may lose fluid, collapse, and…
You probably already know exercise is good for you. It keeps you limber and strengthens your bones, joints, and soft tissues. However, there is a right way to exercise, and exercising without any guidance can lead to exercise mistakes. Just like any sport, there is proper conditioning, form, and technique in exercise, without which, it…
Pain can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. It can be very limiting, and anyone in pain likely wants to seek effective ways to achieve relief. Usually, a combination of conservative and minimally invasive methods is used to treat patients with pain; surgery is often the last resort. If you are suffering…
It is pretty normal to have some pain after any surgery, but doctors always make sure the pain is kept at a minimum and that it is not excruciating so that patients can have a more comfortable recovery. Pain control is usually planned by you and your care team before surgery is scheduled. A pain…
Spinal fusion is a procedure that involves an orthopedic surgeon placing a bone graft within the spaces between the small bones in the spine (vertebrae) and using screws, metal plates, and rods to hold them together. The goal is to enable the bones to heal into one solid unit and ultimately eliminate the movement between…
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