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How Spine Surgery Treats Cervical Myelopathy and Deformity
A neurosurgeon explains his diagnosis and treatment of a patient with cervical myelopathy and deformity.
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How Safe Is Cervical Spine Surgery?
Complications during routine neck surgery are rare, and a study shows death, the most serious is virtually nonexistent.
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Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF): Spine Surgeon Explains
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, TLIF, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve sciatica, decompress spinal nerves and stabilize the low back.
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From Facing Paralysis to Pain Free: One Man’s Spine Surgery Success Story
Firefighter’s story of cervical spinal cord compression caused by three bulging discs could have caused paralysis. His spine surgery journey and positive outcome.
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Spine Surgery Risk Factors and Potential Complications
Spine surgery is not completely free of risk for complications. Co-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes can increase a patient’s risk for surgical complication. Many risk factors can be...
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Robotic Spine Surgery: Q&A with a Pioneer in the Technology
Misconceptions about robotic spine surgery are dispelled by Isador H. Lieberman, MD, a pioneer in the technology. Why he thinks this technology will be the standard of care for complex spine cases...
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Why Medical Clearance Before Spine Surgery?
Medical clearance before spine surgery evaluates your general health, existing medical problems or comorbidities, and risk potential for complications. This pre-operative clearance provides information...
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) uses a small incision and specialized instruments to surgically treat spinal disorders ESS should not be confused with traditional procedures, such as minimally invasive,...
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Depression After Back Surgery Is Surprisingly Common
You might be surprised that depression after back surgery is a real thing, even if it relieves your pain. Learn to recognize the signs.
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Beware These Lumbar Stenosis Surgery Pitfalls
Lumbar stenosis surgery isn’t always 100 percent successful. That’s why it’s important to carefully assess your personal risk factors before going under the knife.
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Should You Get ACDF or Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?
ACDF and disc replacement surgery can both take your neck pain and radiculopathy away. Which one’s right for you? Learn about how they’re similar and different to help you choose.
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Make the Most of a Second Opinion for Your Spine
If you’re considering spine surgery, you might want a second opinion. Here’s how to make the most of that visit.
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Control Your Pain After Back Surgery With These Tips
Here are a few factors that influence pain after back surgery, and some tips for ensuring a successful back surgery recovery.
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4 Prep Tips for Successful Back Surgery
Prep for spine surgery the right away so your recovery goes more smoothly.
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Laser Spine Surgery: Help or Hype?
Laser spine surgery: Help or hype? Get our experts' assessments.
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An Underdog Story: One Accident, 28 Surgeries, and the Will to Keep Fighting
After an accident left him with devastating back injuries, Dave Robinson endures more than two dozen surgeries but still finds the strength to reach out to others in pain.
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Lumbar Total Disc Replacement vs Fusion: Which to Choose
What’s stopping total disc replacement from being a more common surgical option for lumbar spine issues? Find out from our expert.
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Top 6 Spine Surgeries
Here are six of the most common spine surgery procedures. If you need back surgery, you probably need one of these.
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How Much Is Too Much After Spine Surgery?
After spine surgery, you’re ready to live your life again., Take it slow so you don’t impair your recovery.
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ACDF Puts Equestrian Back in the Saddle
After 14 years, this avid horseback rider is finally pain-free thanks to spine surgery for her neck.
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