7 Common Treatments For Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is a complex problem, so it should come as no surprise that there are a number of different types of treatment. The type of treatment you receive is dependent on your injury, but today we wanted to run through seven common treatment techniques so you can get a better understanding of what your rehab schedule may look like […]
The Treatment of Spinal Osteosaracomas
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in a person’s bones. This can be problematic for a number of reasons. Not only do bones provide essential functions like organ protection and stability, but they also help create new blood cells. Red cells, white cells and platelets are all produced in your bone marrow, so […]
Minnesota Releases Data on Functional Improvement After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Minnesota is the first state in the nation to collect and publicly release post-op data for three main surgeries: lumbar fusion surgery, herniated disk surgery, and total knee replacement. The results indicated how successful operations can be and how quality of life improved after an operation. Here’s a closer look at how patient outcomes fared in the two operations that involved the […]
Are Neurosurgeons Impacted By “The July Effect?”
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The July Effect is a medical theory that suggests that more medical and surgical errors occur during the month of July. This is the month in which fourth year medical students become interns and residents advance to higher levels of training, when they inevitably face greater challenges and more responsibility. The July Effect It’s a […]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Stretching Away Your Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Stretching is a great way to take pressure off your spine, especially if you have to sit at a desk at work for hours and hours. Here’s a quick look at which stretches you should do to reduce your back pain, and a few that you should avoid. Stretching For Success If you have to […]
Cooling Plays A Crucial Role After Severe Spine Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The time between when a spinal cord injury occurs and when the patient makes it in front of a spinal surgeon is crucial. The longer the injury goes unassessed, the more nerve damage that can occur. Paramedics and first-responders do everything in their power to get a person to a doctor as soon as possible, […]
Infections & Back Pain Top List of Readmissions After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Pain, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Research presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting revealed that infections and pain were the leading reasons for unexpected hospital readmissions after elective lumbar decompression and fusion. “Hospital readmissions have negative consequences on both patents and hospital systems,” said Dr. Owiocho Adogwa during his presentation. “They are costly on both public and […]
Be Mindful Of Your Spine Posture in These 4 Locations
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine takes a beating throughout the day, and more often than not you’re doing damage to your back without even realizing it. This usually comes in the form of poor posture, but it can also occur if you overstress the spine. Today, we explain four daily activities that stress your spine so you can […]
