Back or leg pain can be a significant drawback, especially for those with an active lifestyle. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort that is preventing you from doing the…
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Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a benign or malignant spinal tumor, preparing yourself with information is the first step in deciding on the proper treatment. Tumors of the spine can…
If you’ve been diagnosed with a spinal ependymoma, you are probably wondering what your road to recovery looks like. While many spinal ependymomas are effectively treated with surgery, it can…
If you aren’t satisfied with the results of conservative treatments, you and your doctor may decide that a lumbar microdiscectomy is the best way forward. Lumbar microdiscectomies are effective for…
Microdiscectomy offers thousands of people the relief they've been seeking. Although providing many with relief, the procedure still leaves many potential patients wondering, what is the microdiscectomy success rate? What...
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Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery, making recovery from back or neck surgery a less daunting proposition. Nonetheless, it’s vital that you follow your surgeon’s orders and recommendations to ensure…
Every surgery carries risks, but more often than not, the rewards outweigh the narrow possibility of complications. Pain and discomfort can take their toll on your whole being; a microdiscectomy...
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One of the first questions patients have when deciding to undergo an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is what the road to recovery will look like. This is understandable —…
Herniated discs occur when the soft, spongy tissue that rests between your vertebrae slips out of its casing and irritates the surrounding nerves. Irritated spinal nerves can cause back and…
A herniated disc can be a serious setback for anyone with an active lifestyle. Conservative treatments like rest and physical therapy are often highly effective at reducing pain and discomfort,…
