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Spine injuries and conditions can be terrifying and for good reason. They can, after all, put you at risk for other health problems, mainly if it involves the spinal cord. Fortunately, there are surgical procedures that can treat and address these conditions. However, the treatment process does not end with surgery – it includes comprehensive…
Given the complexity and fragility of the spinal cord, most surgical interventions are done to address problems in the structures that protect it also involve a high level of intricacy and a lengthy recovery. If you’ve been contemplating getting spine surgery, you’re probably wondering what recovery entails or how long it might take you to…
Are you about to get spine surgery but have questions? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Spine surgery is a major procedure necessary for spinal problems that do not respond to conservative treatment. While a major type of procedure, spine surgery has come a long way in technological and medical advancements. Before you undergo any…
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…
For advanced spine conditions, spine fusion surgery is a viable option. It aims to relieve pain, restore stability, and correct deformities in the spine. During spine fusion surgery, your surgeon may get a small portion of bone from another part of your body, like the pelvis, to make a bone graft. Once the bone graft…
