What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 23, 2021
Surgeons are always looking to match a procedure to the patient based on a number of different factors that maximize the benefits to the patient. Sometimes that involves a minimally invasive procedure, while other times a more standard open operation is the best bet. For others, specialized procedures like laser spine surgery or an endoscopic […]
The Typical Back Pain Treatment Journey
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 20, 2021
Everybody’s journey to find relief from their spinal condition is different, but at the same time, many people progress through similar stages on their quest to rid themselves of back pain. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to cover some of the common stages that most people pass through as they […]
Dr. Sinicropi Named 2021 Top Doctor by Minnesota Monthly
Category: Awards | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 14, 2021
Each year, Minnesota Monthly compiles a list of the best doctors in Minnesota across a number of different specialties. This year’s list of Top Doctors was published in the September/October 2021 issue, and we were excited to learn that Dr. Sinicropi made the list in the Orthopedic Surgery specialty! Learn more about the distinction in […]
How To Help A Loved One Through Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 13, 2021
Spine surgery and the recovery process after an operation is much easier if you have someone by your side to help you along the way. However, since many friends and family members have not undergone spine surgery themselves, they may not know the best ways to help someone who has recently undergone a spinal procedure. […]
5 Things Spine Surgery Patients Wish They Would Have Known Sooner
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 9, 2021
If you are told that you need to undergo spine surgery, you want the operation and your recovery to go as smoothly as possible, but sometimes that can be a challenge simply because you aren’t familiar with the process or the best practices. However, we’re very familiar with the process, and we also make it […]
How Old Is Too Old For Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 6, 2021
Older individuals are at a higher risk for developing health conditions that can be best corrected with a surgical procedure, but age also tends to have an impact on the likelihood of surgical success. In other words, while a corrective procedure could prove beneficial, your doctor may opt for other solutions if your age makes […]
How To Keep A Past Injury From Causing Future Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 2, 2021
When we suffer an injury, we assume that our bodies will eventually heal and that life will return to normal. However, sometimes an injury has long-term consequences, and it can even lead to an increased risk of pain or another injury to the same area down the road. So how can you prevent an injury […]
Treating Back Pain Caused By Large Breasts
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 30, 2021
Breast size and the impact they may be having on your body and your spine can be a sensitive subject, but we want to ensure we help to provide answers and advice for all common sources of back pain. The size and weight of a woman’s breasts can absolutely contribute to and even be the […]