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 […]
Foot Drop
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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
Spine Surgery
When is Thoracic Spine Surgery Necessary?
When you have upper or middle back pain, you may be a candidate for thoracic spine surgery. The thoracic part
Spinal Conditions
Available Treatment Options for Spinal Metastases
Statistics from Johns Hopkins Medicine show that between 30 percent and 70 percent of cancer patients will develop spinal metastases at some point
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy: A Promising Solution for Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal cord compression is a serious medical condition that can cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms and severely impact