Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection Many people in the US live with severe or chronic neck pain. Unfortunately, many of these cases are at a point in which only surgery can improve their chances of pain relief. Many of these people are elderly or struggle with recovery from surgeries as well. An accessible and more affordable […]
Cervical Disc Replacement The cervical spine is the top 7 vertebrae that make up your neck. This area is made up of vertebrae and discs. This is also the area where many nerve roots are located. Because of this, when something is wrong with the cervical spine, it can be pretty painful. As we age, […]
Anterior Cervical Discectomy Over time, the discs in the spine may degenerate or become weak. This can lead to a herniated, torn, or hardened disc that causes quite a bit of pain. Discs can also be damaged through injury. Sometimes, other treatments just can’t help and the patient considers surgery to remove the damaged disc. […]
Considering surgery to treat a problem cervical disc? Patients now have access to a new procedure to replace problem discs that offers faster recovery and greater mobility than traditional treatments. A new device called Mobi-C® Cervical Disc helpsfusions-not-the-only-option-for-cervical-disc-replacement-surgery recipients maintain neck motion and reduces the risk for further damage to the spine. This poses a great improvement over typical […]
Neck pain is unfortunately common, especially if you’re recovering from an injury or advancing in age. But pain stemming from cervical disc disease can be especially debilitating, especially when the resulting pain and loss of mobility starts to affect your quality of life. Fortunately, there are new treatments available that offer better recovery, comfort and […]
Back pain is a common problem that affects many people — an estimated 80 percent of adults in America will experience back pain at some point, according to the National Institutes of Health. It can get in the way of things that matter to you, like your job, time with family, sports or hobbies. Fortunately, back pain can often […]
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects all three planes of the spine. It occurs in children and adults. Some people are born with the condition and others develop it at later stages of life. Neurologic and muscular diseases, such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, can also cause scoliosis. If you or your child […]
Spinal deformities can be caused by a variety of conditions and affect people at different ages. You’ve probably heard of scoliosis and neuromuscular disease — which can cause spinal deformities — but have you heard of kyphosis? This condition can affect any age group, but often is found in older patients. What is kyphosis? Kyphosis […]
Scoliosis in children can be present at birth or it can develop in adolescence. This blog will discuss the hallmarks of scoliosis in children as well as types of treatment that can be indicated for young people with scoliosis. Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity affecting all three planes of the body. That makes it difficult to […]
Scoliosis is a deformity that involves the curvature of the spine. It affects all three planes of the body: coronal (bisecting the front and back of the body), saggital (bisecting right and left), and axial (bisecting top and bottom.) Scoliosis is one of the spine disorders that can occur in both children and adults. In this blog, you’ll learn the basics […]
