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 […]
Foraminotomy
Foraminotomy is a procedure in which the right or left canal between the vertebrae where the spinal nerves exit is expanded. For individuals suffering from foraminal stenosis, this canal becomes narrowed, creating pressure on the spinal nerve root, which causes lower or upper body pain and stiffness to occur. Foraminotomy is performed in the cervical […]
Burst Fractures and Treatment Options
A Burst Fracture is a serious injury that shatters a vertebral bone in the spine. A burst fracture happens when extreme vertical force is placed on the spinal column, causing compression of a section of vertebrae to the degree that it breaks and spreads in all directions. 14% of all spine injuries are burst fractures, […]
Stellate Ganglion Block as an Effective Treatment for RSD
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a condition with symptoms such as having a painful extremity that can also swell, and is associated with sweating, discoloration, flushing, and shiny skin. The symptoms of RSD can occur in the acute, dystrophic, or atrophic stages. While symptoms of RSD can easily be detected and clinical findings with radiological […]
Kyphoplasty as a Solution to Compression Fractures
Compression fractures are painful and progressive, and many people who suffer from a compression fracture have also suffered from the change it brings to their lifestyle. However, thanks to kyphoplasty, the lives of people living with a compression fracture have improved significantly. The life-changing procedure is now becoming more common, as there is an increase […]
An Overview of Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Interbody Fusion
Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Interbody Fusion (PLIF) is an invasive surgical technique whereby a bone graft is inserted into the lower section of the spine between two vertebrae to relieve low back pain. Surgeons have performed the procedure since the 1950’s. Research has proven it to be a safe and efficient choice for treating several […]
An Overview of Neuromodulation
Neuromodulation is a means of pain management in which a small device is inserted into the body to block transmission of pain impulses to the brain. This treatment has existed for over twenty years, with FDA approval. Neuromodulation is comprised of two separate types of therapy: neurostimulation, and spinal infusion. Neurostimulation Neurostimulation gives pain relief […]
Kyphoplasty and Associated Risks
Kyphoplasty is a procedure that provides treatment to a broken vertebra(e) of the spinal column. People who undergo the procedure are those that have vertebral fractures. Fractures in these bones can be a result of osteoporosis, which is a condition that involves thinning of the bones. Accidents are another leading cause of broken vertebrae. If […]
Kyphoplasty Procedure
Kyphoplasty is an effective treatment for spinal fractures. Relief from pain, improvement of posture, and the ability to return to normal activities are the benefits a patient will receive if he or she undergoes the procedure. Getting Ready A patient will need to meet with a doctor prior to the procedure to have a physical […]
Kyphoplasty Procedure
Both kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty put special cement inside the vertebrae as a treatment method, but kyphoplasty is different in that it uses a balloon-like device to create space for the treatment. Kyphoplasty may ease pain and can restore a damaged vertebra’s height. Patients with spinal fractures and cancer-damaged vertebrae may be advised by a doctor […]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Is It Right For Me?
Spine surgery should be your last option when non-surgical treatments fail to relieve your spine and neck pain. The good news is that modern technology has paved the way for minimally invasive spine surgery procedures. Minimally invasive spine surgery is designed to cause the least amount of trauma possible to the patient. A skilled surgeon […]
Dealing with Work-Related Pain
Does your work require using the computer every day? In this day and age of technology, in addition to the people who go to offices, individuals who work from home also need to use computers to get tasks done. Slouching while using the computer is one of the primary reasons why 4 out of 5 […]
