What is Dual Portal or Bi-Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
The field of spine surgery is undergoing a continual revolution brought on by advances inmedicine. These improvements provide minimally invasive options that provide efficienttreatments with shorter periods of recovery time.The Dual Portal or Bi-Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery approach is one of these ground-breaking procedures garnering prominence in the industry. In this article, we will explore […]
Tips for Traveling with Sciatica Pain
Traveling is a thrilling and enlightening experience that allows us to discover new places and cultures, as well as create enduring memories. However, those who experience sciatica discomfort may find lengthy journeys and unfamiliar environments intimidating. Sciatica, which is marked by radiating discomfort along the sciatic nerve, can make travel difficult and unpleasant. For that […]
Bracing For Scoliosis
Scoliosis can be treated in many ways, but bracing is one of the oldest and tried-and-tested methods. Bracing requires a patient to wear a brace around their upper body to prevent a scoliotic curve from worsening. While bracing will not correct a scoliotic curve, it can effectively keep the Cobb angle, the standard used to […]
Spinal Navigation for Spinal Surgery
If you’ve been told you need spine surgery, you may be wondering how the surgeon will get to the surgery site. With traditional open surgery, a large incision is made in the patient’s back, and the surgeon manually dissects through muscle and tissue to get to the spine. With newer spinal navigation technology, a small […]
Advantages of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
In the field of spinal surgery, which is always changing and improving, a new method has changed the way experts perform surgeries on the spine. Enter endoscopic spine surgery, a new and gold-standard technique that uses the power of accuracy, minimal damage to tissue, and quick healing to benefit patients. In this blog, we will […]
Weather And Its Effects On Joints
Do you notice that different weather conditions make your joints hurt more? You’re not the only one experiencing this feeling. Several individuals report that during certain weather patterns, such as cold and rainy weather, their joint discomfort increases. For that reason, we’ve created this article which will examine how the weather affects joints and provide […]
Cervical and Lumbar Epidurals
If you are suffering from severe and chronic pain in the upper or lower back, neck, or legs, and it’s affecting your ability to function normally, you may want to consider an epidural steroid injection, or ESI for short. Read on to find out what it is, how it works, and if this may be a […]
Spinal Tendonitis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
The tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones are tendons. Made mostly of collagen, tendons in the spine support body weight and assist in movements such as extending, flexing, and stretching. Sometimes these tendons can become injured, resulting in inflammation and pain, referred to as spinal tendonitis. What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Tendonitis? […]
MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) Spinal Growing Rod
MAGEC, or MAGnetic Expansion Control spinal growing rod, is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for children with scoliosis. An adjustable growing rod is a tool used for patients under 10 years of age whose scoliotic curvature is greater than 50 degrees, which is too significant for bracing or casting. The rod is used to stop progression […]
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a common condition caused by the narrowing of the spinal column, usually in the neck or lower back. The spinal column contains sensitive nerves, tissue, and the spinal cord, so this condition can cause serious pain throughout the entire back. If the narrowing is minimal, though, you may not feel symptoms at […]
