Identifying & Treating Chip Fractures of The Spine
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 24, 2016
Chip fractures, commonly referred to as avulsion fractures, are a type of injury where small fragments of bones are chipped off the bone’s main structure. These types of injuries can occur when ligaments or tendons pull off a piece of the bone where the tendons are attached. Because of the mechanics that are involved in […]
What is Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 23, 2016
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, oftentimes referred to as DISH or Forestier’s disease, is categorized by the calcification of ligaments in areas where they attach to a person’s spine. DISH is sometimes asymptomatic and doesn’t need treatment, but other cases are categorized by mild to moderate back pain and stiffness. Below, we explain why the […]
Lumbar Disc Surgery – Men Vs. Women
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 18, 2016
Lumbar disc surgery is performed when a damaged disc is causing pain in the spinal column. Oftentimes this is the result of a herniated disc, but other issues can also lead to the need for lumbar disc removal. Males more often undergo lumbar disc surgery than females, and that may be because males are […]
Cervical Spine Injuries: Summer Olympics Edition
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 17, 2016
The Summer Olympics are nearing their end, and we’ve been treated to impressive feats from the world’s best athletes. These competitors represent the peak of physical fitness, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to spine injuries. We’ve seen that sentiment firsthand, as cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten suffered multiple spinal fractures after a devastating crash during […]
Disc Herniation Pushes Prince Fielder Into Early Retirement
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 16, 2016
A disc herniation has forced Prince Fielder, one of the more dominant power hitters of the late 2000’s, to hang up his baseball cleats at the young age of 32. According to a report by Fox Sports, Fielder’s spine is in such rough shape that he is considered medically disabled and doctors did not […]
4 Tips For Reducing Back to School Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 11, 2016
The calendar has flipped to August, and summer is flying by. If you’ve been out shopping lately, you’ve likely seen the aisles filled up with back to school supplies for all ages. Soon you’ll be headed back to school, and while those first few weeks can be a good time reconnecting with classmates, it […]
The Benefits of Fluoroscopy for Spinal Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 10, 2016
Imaging techniques have come a long way since the first X-ray, and now doctors are able to see much more clearly and in real time during an operation. One such advanced technique that takes advantage of real-time imaging is known as a fluoroscopy. Here’s a closer look at the imaging technique and why it is […]
Finding The Best Bed For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 9, 2016
Considering we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, choosing a mattress is an important task. Unfortunately, many people get overwhelmed when trying to sift through all the available options. There are foam beds, coil and spring beds, water beds and mattresses. They are available in adjustable, firm, medium or soft. Picking out […]
