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Why You Should Do Everything You Can To Avoid Spine Surgery

Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Dr. Sinicropi and the team at the Midwest Spine & Brain Institute are incredibly talented and experienced when it comes to conducting routine and complex spinal procedures, so it may come as a bit of a surprise that we’re penning an article saying that you should do everything you can to avoid spine surgery. We’ll […]

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Spinal Surgery Hardware

What Spine Surgery Can And Can’t Fix

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Spine surgery is oftentimes viewed as a catch-all type of treatment that can address any and all issues pertaining to your lower back. While spine surgery can treat a wide variety of spinal problems, it’s certainly not an option for any and all types of back pain. With that in mind, we wanted to use […]

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4 Cheap And Effective Back Pain Treatments

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

As everyday expenses continue to rise, it’s important that we find ways to stretch our wallets and get the most for our money. Nobody wants to pay for a car repair or a medical treatment only to find that they are still dealing with the same issues three months down the road. And while we […]

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What Exactly Is Facet Joint Arthropathy?

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Spinal facet joint arthropathy occurs when the facet joints begin to degenerate due to factors like acute injury or chronic wear and tear over the years. Most commonly, the degeneration occurs to the protective cartilage in and around the joint that makes movement more fluid. As you can imagine, when this protective cartilage is lost, […]

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Spinal Anterolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms & Risks

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Spinal anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when an upper vertebra slips in front of the one below it. This misalignment condition tends to be more common in the lower back, and it can lead to significant discomfort if this shifted vertebrae ends up compressing or irritating nearby spinal nerves. In today’s blog, we […]

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Spinal Gout: Diagnosis And Treatment

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops when your body cannot adequately get rid of uric acid that builds up in the bloodstream. When this happens, microscopic urate crystals can develop in the joints, irritating the delicate soft tissues and causing a host of symptoms. Medical estimates suggest that upwards of one in […]

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5 Tips For Hitting Your Recovery Goals After Spine Surgery

Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Whether you want to get back on the field in time for your senior season or you just want to be able to bend over without pain while playing with the grandchildren, we understand that you have some personal goals for yourself following a spinal procedure. However, achieving these goals won’t just happen by accident. […]

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Smoking & Spine Health

Smoking And Its Impact On Your Spine Surgery Risk

Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

We all know that smoking increases your risk of certain health issues, and the habit can be particularly harmful for the integrity of your spinal column. Smoking has been shown to significantly increase a person’s risk of needing to undergo a surgical procedure to address spinal stenosis in their lumbar spine. But just how much […]

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