Lumbar fusion surgery — one of the most common types of spine surgery — is an operation to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It takes hours to complete and many weeks of recovery. Knowing what to expect, how to prepare for spinal surgery, and what to plan for during the immediate and longer-term recovery period is key […]
Having to undergo spine surgery can be a daunting experience to prepare for mentally and physically. Fortunately there are steps you can take to make the experience more comfortable and manageable. Reducing stress by being prepared in the time leading up to surgery can help you have the optimal experience and help you focus on recovery […]
Baseball is America’s pastime, but it’s also the cause of a rising number of elbow and shoulder injuries in children and youths. Each year, thousands of kids seek medical attention for pain incurred on the baseball diamond. If your child participates in this popular summertime sport, you want to know how to keep them safe. […]
You may have heard of SI joint pain without realizing that the abbreviation SI stands for the sacroiliac, which is the joint connecting the sacrum – or tailbone – and the iliac bone of the pelvis. Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is fairly common – though not as common as some practitioners think – and while it can […]
Sometimes, at-home treatment options aren’t enough to successfully address ongoing joint pain, and patients should seek professional care. Joint pain is defined as discomfort arising from the tissues involved in connecting two or more bones in the human body. Joint pain is incredibly common: In one study of people over the age of 40, more […]
Not all joint pain requires medical attention, and some pain can be successfully relieved with at-home treatments. Joint pain is defined as discomfort arising from the tissues involved in connecting two or more bones in the human body. Joint pain is incredibly common: In one study of people over the age of 40, more than […]
Joint pain is defined as discomfort arising from the tissues involved in connecting two or more bones in the human body. Joint pain is incredibly common: In one study of people over the age of 40, more than 70 percent of women and 65 percent of men reported having some type of joint pain within […]
Every month, the medical device industry introduces some innovations into the world of spine surgery that they are promoting as the next big thing. While I watch these trends closely, I take a conservative approach to using any new technology in my practice. I wait until an innovation is proven to be effective, safe and […]
Sports and exercise are healthy activities for people of all ages. Recently, there has been an increasing trend for more active lifestyles through a wide variety of exercise programs and sporting activities. However, this increased involvement does carry the risk of injury. The most common sports injuries sideline millions of people each year, and this […]
For many patients who are experiencing pain or discomfort from a spinal condition, spine surgery can be an excellent option to relieve pain and return to every day activities. Before having surgery, patients must be properly qualified by an experienced orthopedic spine surgeon and fully informed of their treatment options. Any surgery can be scary, […]
