Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis refers to the symptoms that arise from the narrowing of sections of the spine. In such cases, the spinal column gets narrower and begins to compress the spine. When these spaces within the spine get narrow, the nerves situated in the spine are affected. This condition commonly affects the […]
What Are Spinal Biologics and How Do They Work?
Biologics are a new trend in medicine, particularly in the area of orthopedic surgery. Spinal Biologics are materials that change their surrounding environment through active cellular processes that promote growth and differentiation, which aid in repair and healing of the injury or condition. They are designed for use as an alternative to traditional treatments. Some […]
An Overview of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) Surgery
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) is a surgical technique that allows the spine surgeon to reach the lumbar spine by entering from the side (lateral) of the body instead of the front or back. XLIF is one choice that a surgeon can use for particular lumbar problems. The procedure is minimally invasive and requires a […]
An Overview of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is an invasive surgical technique which involves a bone graft being implanted between two vertebrae. This invasive procedure is one of the options available for treating individuals suffering from unresolved low back pain requiring removal of a defective lumbar disc and subsequent fusion. ALIF is one of the more long-standing […]
