Why Does Spinal Stenosis Cause Leg Pain When You Stand or Walk?
Leg pain that develops after several minutes of standing or walking can be frustrating, especially when sitting down or leaning
Spinal Stenosis
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Spinal Cyst
What Does It Mean if a Spinal Cyst Is Found on Your MRI?
Seeing “spinal cyst” on an MRI report can raise questions, especially if you weren’t expecting the finding. For patients in
Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy
When Can Cervical Foraminotomy Treat a Pinched Nerve Without Fusion?
Not every operation for a pinched nerve in the neck requires spinal fusion. For patients in Hamilton and Jersey City,
Foot Drop
What Does Foot Drop Mean, and When Should You See a Spine Specialist?
Dragging your toes, tripping more than usual, or feeling like your ankle will not lift the way it should can
Cauda Equina Syndrome
When Is Back Pain a Medical Emergency?
Most back pain is not a medical emergency, but certain warning signs should never be brushed aside. Severe or sudden
Spine Surgery
When Should You Get a Second Opinion Before Spine Surgery?
Being told you may need spine surgery can bring relief, worry, and a long list of questions all at once.
Cervical Radiculopathy, Uncategorized
What Symptoms May Point to Cervical Nerve Compression?
Neck pain can be frustrating on its own, but discomfort that moves into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers may
Sciatica
When Is Sciatica More Than Just Back Pain?
Pain that starts in your lower back and travels into your buttock, leg, or foot can be hard to pin
Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
What Is Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation?
Pedicle screws are the standard technique for fusing the spine. Surgeons attach these screws to the pedicles of two consecutive
Spine Surgery
What Is a Laminectomy?
When it comes to your spine, there’s quite a lot happening in a limited space. When things get too tight