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By their very nature, surgeries always carry the potential risk of complications. Even with the ongoing advances in surgical technology and with the most highly skilled surgeon, a successful outcome isn’t always guaranteed. For spine surgery, for instance, the success rate remains at a conservative estimate of 50 percent, as it hinges on a variety…
If you are scheduled to have back surgery or you are considering having it, you may be wondering what the recovery period is like after the operation. Your surgeon will provide you with detailed instructions tailored to your condition to help in your rehabilitation, but there are a few key factors involved. Let’s talk about…
If you are going to have spine surgery, you may be wondering how long the procedure will take. As with other types of surgeries, the answer depends on the extent of the injury being repaired and the complexity of the repair which must be performed. There are many types of spine surgery. Even the same…
If you have a condition or injury affecting your spine and have found that nonsurgical treatments have provided little or no relief, then surgery may be an option worth considering. With advances in medical technology, many surgeries for the spine can now be carried out in a minimally invasive manner, making surgery much safer and…
The spine gives our body stability and strength every time we move around. Plus, the spinal vertebrae (bones) also serve as a protection for our spinal cord. Thus, any problems in our spine must be addressed by an experienced orthopedic surgeon. Minimally invasive methods will be attempted first to address your pain or debilitating back…
