Compared to traditional (“open”) spine surgery, laser spine surgery swaps out the old-fashioned scalpels for nouveau lasers. The laser is used to create a relatively small incision, which provides access to the spinal column structures. Laser surgery generally results in less scarring, less damage to the surrounding structures, reduced pain afterward, and a quicker recovery…
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…
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…
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical attention every year. Persistent backaches can hinder your work and interrupt your life. Deformities, instability, injury, and degeneration of spinal discs are some causes of back pain. There are a lot of treatments (non-surgical and surgical) that can help treat or manage…
There was a time when the prospect of having back surgery – particularly a surgical procedure involving the spine – was something to dread. Not only was it painful and complicated, but risky as well. But that was before minimally invasive surgery (MIS) became not only an option but often the best option available. The…
