Spinal fusion is where the vertebrae of your spine are fused together using bone tissue, a metal plate, and screws to stabilize the spine and correct different conditions affecting the spine. The procedure is similar to the fusion of other joints but requires specific nervous system care because the spinal cord is an extension of …
Injuries, or aging, can create many issues with our back and spine. These issues and conditions can often be prevented or reversed with physical therapy or activity modifications. Other conditions, however, require surgical intervention to not only resolve the condition and alleviate pain but also prevent serious issues from developing. One of the most critical …
When Spinal Fusion is Needed During Surgery of the Spine Read More »
The decision to undergo spinal fusion surgery is not an easy one. While success rates are very high with this type of operation, a lot of the success depends on the dedication to postoperative care and recovery vitally important. Many factors determine how long the recovery will be and what is required during that time. …
Back and neck pain can be treated in several different ways, most of which do not involve surgery. Even a spinal surgeon will lean toward nonsurgical modalities unless surgery is deemed the only way to improve a patient’s comfort and quality of life. The assumption that a spinal specialist will want to promote surgical treatments …
