Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, which can lead to various health issues if not addressed early and often emerges during childhood or adolescence.
Lidocaine patches are a popular option for managing localized pain, providing relief by numbing the affected area. While they can be effective, it’s important to understand how to use lidocaine patches safely.
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a medical device that is surgically implanted in a person’s body to help manage chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the spinal cord.
Anterolisthesis is a spinal condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over another. It is a type of spondylolisthesis, which is the general term for vertebral displacement.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of autoimmune arthritis that primarily affects the spine and causes inflammation in joints.
The use of navigation systems and robots in spine surgery has grown in popularity over recent years as advances in technology have raised hopes that these systems can lead to safer and more precise surgeries.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots in the neck by removing a damaged or herniated disc from between two vertebrae in the neck.
Cervical disk arthroplasty (CDA, also known as artificial disk replacement, or ADR) is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots by replacing a degenerated disk with an artificial replacement.
ALIF stands for “Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.” It is a surgical procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions.
ALIF stands for “Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.” It is a surgical procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions.
