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 […]
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 Paget’s Disease and Treatment Options
Paget’s Disease is a bone ailment that impedes the body’s normal processes of remodeling bone. The condition is rare, affecting less than 1% of the population, and occurs in older individuals, most often in men. There is not a known cause of Paget’s disease, but research indicates that genetics and environmental factors play a substantial […]
An Overview of Adjacent Segment Disease and Treatment
Adjacent Segment Disease is a condition that results from the development of complications after previous spine surgery, or from a natural degeneration of the spine over time. Research studies show that ASD is most common after lumber fusion surgery, occurring at a rate of three to fourteen percent. After a fusion procedure takes place, there […]
