Blindness Risk After Spinal Fusion Drops Significantly
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As is the case with any spinal operation, there’s always the chance of risks or complications. If you are unfortunate enough to deal with complications after spine surgery, hopefully it’s just a mild complication that can be addressed by your surgical team. However, some people suffer very extreme complications, like blindness. Thankfully, research shows that […]
5 Tips For Avoiding Spine Pain At An Amusement Park
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Summer is a great time for heading to Valleyfair in Shakopee or to your nearest amusement park, but a day full of rides can quickly turn sour if you end up injured on a ride. Most big rides caution against riding if you are pregnant or if you have a history of spine injuries, […]
4 Reasons For Numbness After Spine Surgery
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Numbness or a tingling sensation is a somewhat common side effect after spine surgery. In many cases the numbness is little cause for concern, but other times it could be a sign of a much more serious issue. Today, we take a look at four reasons why you might be experiencing numbness in your lower […]
How To Use A Foam Roller For Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Foam rollers are a rather inexpensive option that can help relieve back pain caused by a few different conditions. That being said, like most therapies, you can do more harm than good to your spine if you’re not careful. Today, we share some tips to help you correctly use a foam roller to manage your […]
China Performs World’s First 3D Printed Spinal Resection
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Modern medicine is amazing, but the future of medicine is truly limitless. It seems like every day we’re hearing about a new technology or pioneering research that could change the way we care for patients. Last week, one of those medical breakthroughs came in the field of spinal care. Surgeons at a Beijing University hospital […]
4 Summer Toys That Can Lead To Spine Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
School is out for the summer, and that means teens and kids are looking for some entertainment. Unfortunately, some of the more popular summer toys can actually increase your child’s risk of a severe spine injury. Recently, the consumer group World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) released its 2016 list of the most hazardous summer […]
Predicting Complications After Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Predicting the likelihood of complications is a necessary step in the surgical process because it helps surgeons identify potential pitfalls to surgery. Not every complication can be prevented, but as we begin to identify more complication biomarkers, we can slowly reduce rates of complication. Recently, researchers set off to identify some factors that influence the […]
3 Different Types of Spina Bifida
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the embryonic neural tube that later becomes your spine. During normal growth, the neural tube develops early and closes by the 28th day after conception, but in babies with spina bifida, a portion of this tube fails to close properly. This can cause problems for both the […]
