Minimally invasive surgery is any surgery that is able to achieve the same goals as more traditional surgeries, while causing less collateral damage. Almost all specialties have an MIS version of their traditional surgeries. Generally speaking, the MIS approach results in less pain, fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay and higher overall patient satisfaction. In […]
The thought of back surgery in the past conjured up images of pain lasting up to a year or more. Through medical advancements, patients with minor to severe back problems can elect for a minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery time to as little as 6 weeks. Issues as varied as scoliosis and herniated discs […]
Medical professionals make incorrect calls all too frequently. Thus, whenever a doctor or surgeon recommends that you undergo surgery, it’s important to solicit a second opinion. The term “second opinion” is pretty much self-explanatory: It’s a medical judgment from a doctor who is not one you normally see. Unnecessary Surgeries Are Common According to Consumer […]
While many patients experiencing neck pain can find relief through non-invasive treatments such as medication and physical therapy, there are frequently situations in which neck surgery is recommended as a more permanent solution. Neck surgery can involve a number of procedures, including cervical discectomy (removal of the damaged disc causing pain), cervical spinal fusion (inserting […]
Spondylolisthesis is a disorder where a vertebra in the spine moves out of position. Often, it’s a complication of an untreated stress fracture of one of the vertebra, usually in the lower back, and is a common injury with young athletes. Spondylolisthesis is one of the most common sources of low back pain for young […]