Spine Surgery

Can You Damage a Spinal Fusion?

The results of any type of surgery can be undone if you don’t take care of yourself in the proper ways. If you follow your spine surgeon’s recommendations and your physical therapist’s protocol of continued exercises and stretches, your spinal fusion results should actually improve over the years. Generally, the more closely you follow your… 

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Things to Consider When Choosing a Spine Surgeon

You may be suffering from chronic back pain due to your profession, your favorite hobby, a sports injury, a fall, or an accident. You’re not alone: About 28% of men and 32% of women in the United States struggle with back pain. If your primary care physician has recommended that you have back surgery, you… 

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Spinal & Cervical Fusion Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Risks

Have you been experiencing constant, chronic pain in your neck or back? This pain may be an indication of a sprain, strain, or other soft tissue injury in your spine. Many times, minor injuries usually go away with rest and other conservative measures. However, if the problem is structural, surgery may be necessary to improve… 

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Microdiscectomy to Treat Your Herniated Disc – What You Should Know

Your discs prevent your vertebrae from rubbing against one another. Your discs, however, are sensitive and may wear out over time. As the lining of the disc thins and the disc becomes less flexible, you’re more at risk for the outer lining tearing – also known as a herniated disc. Fortunately, a herniated disc treatment… 

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5 Reasons to Call Your Spine Surgeon if You Have Spinal Stenosis

Are you constantly ignoring your back pain? If you have pain in your back that is slowly but progressively getting worse and worse, it may be time to see an experienced orthopedist who can give you a quick but thorough evaluation. One of the issues that can cause unexplained but worsening back pain is spinal… 

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Importance of Physical Therapy After Back Surgery

Back surgery is a major undertaking. Even if minimally-invasive techniques are used and the procedure is performed in an outpatient setting, back surgery requires a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes physical therapy. Without proper rehabilitation, patients who undergo back surgery could be immobilized, experience significant pain, and are at greater risk of injury. Patients who… 

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Benefits of spinal fusion surgery

It is true that many cases of back pain can be resolved using conservative treatment methods, especially if the underlying cause of the pain is a sprain, strain, and other soft tissue injury. However, patients with chronic back pain who do not get relief from nonsurgical treatments may have a structural issue in the spine…. 

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Recovery from Back Surgery

If your chronic back pain is no longer being relieved by conservative treatment methods, such as physical therapy and medication, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend back surgery. Patients who undergo a back operation usually have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, vertebral fractures, degenerative disc disease, or another type of spine condition that… 

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Recovery From A Lumbar Fusion

you are suffering with a condition that affects the lower spine, which is preventing you from carrying out normal day to day activities, a lumbar fusion may be necessary to alleviate painful symptoms. It can also be useful if other treatments have failed to work successfully. Recovery from lumbar fusion surgery can take time, patience,… 

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What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

One of the most common causes of back pain is degenerative disc disease. Contrary to its name, it’s not an actual disease but rather a set of symptoms that cause neck and back pain that may radiate to the upper and lower extremities and cause weakness, tingling, and shooting pain, depending on the location of… 

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