Why Neurosurgeons Are Best For Spine Surgeries
A neurosurgeon is a doctor that specializes in treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. To put it bluntly, neurosurgeons are the cream of the crop when it…
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Who is a Candidate for a Coflex Implant?
If you or a loved one have been living with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, you know just how painful and debilitating this condition can be. Lumbar spinal stenosis…
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What is ACDF Surgery?
A herniated disc, damaged disc, or bones spurs in the neck can lead to pressure being placed on the spinal nerves in the neck. These pinched nerves can cause pain,…
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Benefits of Microdiscectomy vs. Discectomy
A lumbar herniated disc often means you are living with pain in the back, arms, or legs. Usually, a combination of physical therapy and pain medication can be an effective…
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Pain in the Right Side of Neck
Pain in the right side of the neck is common among millions of Americans. Sometimes pain in the right side of your neck can be due to something as simple…
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5 Common Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Neck
Intervertebral discs provide the necessary cushion to facilitate movement and flexibility in the spine. They can be found between each pair of vertebrae — from way down in the lumbar…
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Why Does Herniated Disc Pain Hurt More at Night?
There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep, so when back pain keeps you from getting the rest you need to be your best, it’s natural to start exploring…
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Pain in the Neck: What Could It Mean?
Occasionally an individual may experience neck pain as a result of physical exertion or sleeping in an uncomfortable position. However, if your pain persists, you may be suffering from something…
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10 Annular Tear Surgery Alternatives
An intervertebral disc is a ligament that joins the vertebral bones, and it is a strong ligament. These discs are shock-absorbing cushions between the vertebra of the spine. An intervertebral…
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Is Surgery Required For Collapsed Discs?
When one of the intervertebral discs in your spine is worn down, whether through natural causes or injury, it can become sunken and lose its ability to support its original…
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Do I Need Surgery for a Herniated Disc?
Everything changes if you’re trying to push through the pain caused by a herniated disc. Sleeping becomes a real challenge and the simplest of physical activities can leave you feeling…
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How to Become a Neurosurgeon
Ever since William Williams Keen became the first brain surgeon in the United States, neurosurgeons have been treating patients for injuries, diseases, and congenital disorders of the brain and spinal…
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