Grades of Anterolisthesis: Understanding Severity and its Impact on Your Health
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. ...
Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS): Everything You Need To Know
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. ...
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. ...
Recognizing Early Signs of Scoliosis in Children: A Guide for Parents
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. ...
Accomplished UCLA Neurosurgeon Dr. Luke Macyszyn Becomes Physician Partner at DISC Sports & Spine Center
Dr. Macyszyn will have an integral role in DISC’s soon-to-launch LA surgery center, where he will help redefine the gold standard of minimally invasive surgery. ...
Mattel, Inc., which is based in El Segundo, California, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of toys has, with advice from Luke Macyszyn, M.D., MA, FAANS, FACS, introduced its first-ever doll with scoliosis. ...
Local Surgeon Helps Design First-Ever Barbie Doll with Scoliosis
MARINA DEL REY, CA — Mattel's diverse Barbie line just added a Chelsea doll that wears a brace around her waist to treat the curve in her spine, known as scoliosis, with the guidance of a local surgeon in Marina ...
A neurosurgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, Luke Macyszyn, MD, specializes in minimally invasive treatments of complex spinal disorders caused by scoliosis, trauma, degeneration and cancer. Dr. Macyszyn earned a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology and psychology at Cornell University ...
Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Luke Macyszyn is an experienced neurosurgeon who’s mastered cutting-edge techniques to provide specialized care for complex spinal disorders. With a personalized approach to patient care, Dr. Macyszyn is setting the new gold standard in spine care. ...
