Lumbar decompression surgery is performed to treat the nerves that are compressed in the lower spine. It surgery is an effective treatment for spinal stenosis, spinal injuries, and metastatic spinal cord compression. Here are Five Things that you should know […]
A prolapsed disc is referred to as a medical condition in which the outer layer of the intervertebral is injured or deformed. This injury makes the nucleus pulposus come out, which is a soft material. This prolapsed disc can slip […]
Spinal fusion is the most effective treatment for patients who suffer from severe spinal curves (>45degres) of Scoliosis. A spine surgeon in the UK straightens the spinal curve by fusing the vertebrae to enable single solid growth of bone. As […]
Laserdisc surgery and traditional spine surgery are both very widely used and if you are facing a problem in your spine and have considered surgery, it is important to understand the advantages and drawbacks of both of them. Spine surgeries […]
As a person ages, there can be some negative impacts on their cervical spine, shoulders, neck, upper back and arms. Cervical spine changes with age. This could be manifested in pain and reduced mobility in these regions. That does not […]
If the back pain has reached a point that only surgical alternatives are available options to fix the underlying cause of symptoms for good, then it is high time you find the right spine surgeon for your spine surgical procedure. […]
The spine serves as the backbone of our human structure giving the much-needed stability and with its bone casing made up of vertebrae, protects the spinal cord that serves a link between brain and nerves from other parts of the […]
A fracture to the vertebrae that make up the spine is termed as a spinal fracture. The dislocation or break caused by the fracture can pinch the spinal nerves emanating spinal cord resulting in back pain, numbness, weakness, difficulty in […]
Our spine is the backbone of every day to day movement which is why the pain in the back can be so debilitating. It drastically reduces our quality of life not even allowing us to rest properly. A complex and […]
The spinal column is one of the most important body structures which protect the spinal cord, the ultimate link between the brain and body. The backbone as it is commonly called, the spinal column is the collection of bones called […]