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…
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Car Accidents and Back Injuries: The Right Doctor can Make All the Difference
Whether you have a rear-end collision, you hit a car head-on, or someone sideswipes your vehicle, you could experience an injury in any type of car accident. One of the most common vehicular accident injuries is back injuries. Fortunately, you can visit an orthopedist, such as Dr. Manuel Martinez or Dr. Jeffrey Roberts of Orthopedic…
Sleep Problems and Back Pain
Back pain can truly hinder you from getting a good night’s sleep. You try so hard to find a position that makes you comfortable, but every position just seems to make the pain even worse. Adding insult to injury, not getting enough sleep can worsen your back pain. This is because a lack of sleep…
Spine Surgery Post-Op Instructions
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…