Minnesota Releases Data on Functional Improvement After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 31, 2016
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 | Date: May 26, 2016
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 | Date: May 25, 2016
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 | Date: May 24, 2016
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 | Date: May 23, 2016
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 | Date: May 20, 2016
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 […]
4 Ways To Take Control Of Your Rehab After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 19, 2016
The prospect of surgery can be a daunting experience because there’s not much you can do during the operation to ensure it goes perfectly. The good news is there are a number of things you can do once you’re discharged from the surgery center to help you take control of your rehab from spine surgery. […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Spinal Osteochondrosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 18, 2016
Osteochondrosis is a spinal condition caused by changes in the disc cartilage. This shift in disc cartilage can cause other issues throughout the spine, including disc instability, spinal degeneration and sclerosis of the spine. Here’s a closer look at the causes and symptoms of spinal osteochondrosis, and a walkthrough of your treatment options. Causes and […]
