What Is Revision Surgery?
Ideally, revision surgeries are performed to replace or compensate for a failed implant or to correct a previous surgery. If you have been informed that you need revision surgery, it doesn’t necessarily mean there was an error or mistake in an earlier surgery. Depending on the type of surgery, and the results achieved, there may […]
What Are the Different Types of Spinal Fractures?
The spine is an important component of our body since it bears the weight of our whole body and protects the spinal cord. Accidental injuries, including car accidents or falls, as well as underlying medical disorders like osteoporosis, may all contribute to the development of spinal fractures. That said, a fracture of the spine is […]
Herniated Disc
What is a Herniated Disc? Often referred to as a “slipped disc,” a herniated disc is also known as a “bulged” or “ruptured” disc. Whatever the term used, one thing is for sure; it can be very painful and debilitating. So, what exactly is a herniated disc? Your spine is made up of individual bones […]
Motion Preservation Surgery
Traditionally, spinal fusion surgery was considered the best surgical option for patients suffering from various spinal disorders. However, this surgery has some drawbacks. As the vertebrae are fuse they can no longer move the way they used to, adding more stress on the spine which may contribute to the degeneration of spinal discs. Motion preservation […]
Congenital Spine Deformity
The primary cause of congenital spine deformityis the abnormal growth of the vertebrae of a fetus. Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that occur before birth and continue into childhood. The deformities originate from the improper development of the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine) of the fetus and consequently, the child […]
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Surgical procedures for the degenerated disc have advanced from open surgery to Endoscopic spine surgery. According to stats, there have been approx. 1.62 billion documented spinal surgeries every year in different countries. Post-operative pain and trauma are essential after minimizing the amount of tissue injury that is essential for optimizing the patient’s recovery from the surgery. With […]
How Medtech Is Reshaping Continuing Education In The Medical Profession
Forbes – The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts that by 2032, the U.S. will see a shortage of approximately 122,000 physicians. And with the burnout in medical professionals as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, that estimate could already be too low. Consequently, medtech has come increasingly to the forefront as we consider […]
Cervical Myelopathy
Your spine is made up of 30 separate bones called vertebrae which are categorized into four regions. The uppermost region of vertebrae near the neck is called the “cervical spine,” the upper-middle region is called the “thoracic spine,” the lower back region, the “lumbar spine,” and finally the bottom of the spine is called the […]
Dr. John Asghar introduces VR surgical training system to Florida hospitals
BeckerSpine.com – West Palm Beach, Fla.-based St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital were among the first hospitals in the state to use Immertec’s Medoptic virtual reality surgical training platform, South Florida Hospital News reported Oct. 15. Four things to know: 1. The virtual event featured John Asghar, MD, a spine surgeon at Paley Orthopedic […]