An Overview of Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL) and Treatment Options
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL) is a condition in which the posterior longitudinal ligament begins to calcify, thickening it and decreasing its flexibility. OPLL happens most often in the Japanese population, is twice as common in men, and tends to affect those between the ages of 50 and 60. The disorder occurs in […]
Spinal Stenosis: Back Pain Injury That Attacks Nerves in the Spine
Spinal Stenosis affects the spinal nerves. But, while spinal stenosis is a condition that is characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, it is different from foraminal stenosis. An article on Radiopaedia.com offers an explanation for the (back pain). The article states that the spinal canal of a person who suffers from spinal stenosis narrows […]
The 4 Main Types of Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy is a severe condition arising from diabetes. The high blood sugar in diabetes patients leads to severe nerve damage, especially in the legs, feet, toes, arms, and hands. Typical symptoms of this condition include digestive problems plus pain and numbness in the limbs. But in other patients, Diabetic Neuropathy can be disabling, and […]
Get Relief From Compression Fractures With Kyphoplasty
When part of the vertebrae, the bone spine, collapses, the condition is termed as a compression fracture. Sometimes, more than one spine fracture can occur which is known as multiple compression fractures. The main reason behind these fractures are trauma, injury, age, and harsh physical activities that may need treatments like kyphoplasty and minimal invasive […]
Understanding Post Herpetic Neuralgia and Spine Surgery San Antonio
Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful disorder that primarily affects the skin and nerves. It arises as a complication of shingles, also known as herpes zoster caused by the chickenpox virus. Even after the rashes and blisters from the shingles disappear, there remains a deep burning pain. While there are medical options for treating postherpetic neuralgia, […]
Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Also known as spinal narrowing, spinal stenosis is characterized by contraction of the spaces in the spine. This leads to the nerves in the spinal column being under pressure which may need minimally invasive surgery San Antonio. In most cases, spinal stenosis usually affects the lower back and neck, and it can cause severe back […]
Sciatica: What You Need To Know
Sciatica: What You Need To Know COMPLETE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT In this video, Dr. Irvin Sahni discusses some of the causes and treatments for Sciatica. Spine Center of Texas has helped thousands of people get back to doing the things they love by eliminating the source of their pain. You don’t have to suffer sleepless nights […]
Spinal Cord & Nervous System Illustrations
Spinal Cord & Nervous System Illustrations from The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations COMPLETE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT In this video, spine surgeon, Dr. Irvin Sahni, discusses spinal cord – nervous system illustrations to help patients understand how the body works as well as treatment options for back pain/injuries, including pain management, injections, and minimally invasive spine […]
Cervical Spine Surgery
Dr. Sahni: 00:09 Okay guys, just getting set up here, getting ready to be well, we are alive. See if we can get a couple people to join, get myself miked up, get myself prepared. Alright, well hello. We’ll let a couple more people hop in here and let me get a little bit more […]
The Sacrum: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
Understanding The Sacrum The sacrum is a large triangle-shaped vertebra at the lower end of the spine. It is created when the sacral vertebrae S1 – S5 fuse between the ages of 18 and 30. The sacrum forms the pelvis by joining with the hip bones, which gives the spine a strong base of support. […]
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 […]
Orthopaedic Health: Do I Need a Cortisone Shot?
Your doctor may have advised you to take a cortisone shot for your arthritis or other painful condition, but do you really need it? Cortisone injections have long been proven safe and appropriate for a lot of orthopedic health issues. However, some tend to develop concerns when they hear that this procedure uses steroids. You […]
