Spinal fusion surgery is one of the most common types of back surgery. We perform the spinal fusion procedure to correct specific problems in the spine. For many, it can be easier to look at spinal fusion surgery as welding of the spine. [...]

XLIF surgery is a type of spinal fusion that accesses the vertebrae through the side rather than the front or back. Short for eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, this procedure is a standard option for individuals suffering from lumbar spinal [...]

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal column has narrowed, often resulting in the need for spinal cord surgery. Over time, the spinal canal can gradually narrow, compromising the space for the spinal cord and nerves. Depending on the extent of [...]

Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that often requires back fusion surgery. One of the most common sources of back pain, degenerative disc disease happens when one or more of the discs that cushion the vertebrae along the [...]

In the United States, more than two million people experience a neck sprain, commonly referred to as whiplash, every single year. Typically, this injury happens as the result of the neck being snapped backward and then forward – a whipping [...]

Surgeons sometimes recommend laminectomy surgery for individuals suffering from severe facet joint arthritis, a common condition that occurs when the cartilage between a facet joint breaks down. Although most facet joint arthritis cases do not [...]

Spinal arthritis, or osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine, is a degenerative condition that affects many older adults. It is the most common form of arthritis.  When this specific type of osteoarthritis is present, it is typically the result of [...]

Sacroiliac or SI joint pain can bring you to your knees, especially if left untreated or ignored. The SI joints are incredibly important to the overall stability and function of the lower back, hips, and spine. However, they can wear down over [...]