Since the first recorded spinal surgery in Egypt around 3000 BC, it has been a constant, multi-national challenge to surgeons all throughout history. Before medical advancements, there was a much greater risk of infection, paralysis, and death as a result of spinal surgery. Proper equipment, a sterile environment, safe anesthesia measures, and good antibiotics are just the start of changes to the field that have made undergoing spinal surgery safer.
In this blog, we will discuss a variety of spine conditions, spinal surgeries, treatment options, and holistic measures that will help patients take control of their health and start moving toward a life in motion. From traction surgery to new and innovative surgeries that repair spinal cord injuries, we will be covering spine conditions and injuries in their entirety.
Unlike traditional back surgery, XLIF® is performed through the patient’s side. By entering this way, major muscles of the back are avoided. This minimally-invasive procedure is generally [...]
This injection relieves pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the cervical spine. It can be used to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal [...]
In many spinal surgeries, two or more vertebral bones are permanently joined with a technique called “spinal fusion.” A fusion creates a solid mass of bone. It stabilizes your spine.
This procedure relieves pressure on the nerve roots in the spine. It is most commonly performed to relieve the pain of stenosis. This is a narrowing of the spinal canal that is often caused by [...]
This minimally-invasive procedure repairs a vertebral compression fracture. It helps restore the spine’s natural shape. Some patients experience rapid pain relief after the procedure.
This technique is used during complex surgical procedures, especially those that involve manipulation of the spinal cord. IOM allows a neurotechnologist to monitor the health of the nervous [...]
Regional anesthesia makes an area of the body numb to prevent the patient from feeling pain during or after a medical procedure. It can completely block sensation to a large area of the body. [...]
Anesthesia is the use of medications to block the pain of a medical procedure. The medications that block this pain are called anesthetics. Different forms of anesthesia are used to prepare [...]
Monitored anesthesia care is a type of anesthesia that makes the patient feel very relaxed. It reduces painful sensations and the awareness of pain. It is not intended to put the patient to [...]
This numbing medication is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid through a fine needle placed near the nerve roots of the lower spine. It can be used to numb the abdomen, groin, legs and feet. It [...]