Your Guide To Spinal Stenosis and Back Pain San Antonio
What is Spinal Stenosis When the spaces between the spinal cord bones become narrow, the condition is termed as stenosis. This can put pressure on narrow bones and on the nerves of your arms and legs that run through the spine. Most of the time, stenosis happens in the lower back of the neck and […]
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 […]
5 Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is described as a condition that is accompanied by musculoskeletal pain on a large scale, coupled with memory lapses, amnesia, fatigue, to mention but a few. Patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia will experience severe back pain San Antonio. Fibromyalgia can be triggered by a single factor, for instance, considerable psychological stress, physical trauma, infection, or […]
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
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Back Injuries In Sports
Lower Back Injuries In Sports Lower back injuries are as a result of sports movements that can place the low back in a variety of compromised positions. Sports like golf and hitting in baseball present a perfect case in point. Each relies heavily on generating a rotational force. Sports such as weight lifting place heavy […]
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: A Trend for the Future
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring is a new concept in the area of spinal surgery that involves having a neurophysiologist present during the surgery to ensure that surgeon is avoiding any possible nerve damage during the procedure. Having the neurophysiologist provide monitoring is another step in the process of providing optimal patient safety, as it allows for another […]
New Advances In Spine Surgery
Spine surgery has made dramatic strides over the last one to two decades. Techniques to decrease recovery time, reduce tissue disruption, and retain mobility are now being used, with several others under development. Very few individuals need spine surgery, but for those who do there are more choice than ever before, allowing for shorter hospital […]
New Advances in Spine Surgery
Spine surgery has made dramatic strides over the last one to two decades. Techniques to decrease recovery time, reduce tissue disruption, and retain mobility are now being used, with several others under development. Very few individuals need spine surgery, but for those who do there are more choice than ever before, allowing for shorter hospital […]
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 […]
