Ulnar Nerve Entrapment & Neck Pain
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We talk a lot about nerves on this blog because they are absolutely essential for the brain to transmit signals to the various areas of the body. Unfortunately, nerves often get pinched, entrapped, or damaged. Generally, we focus on the nerves that pass through the spinal column. In this article, we will discuss the ulnar […]
Non-Union after Spine Fusion Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We have talked previously about when and why spine surgeries fail. Now we are going to tackle a specific type of failed spine surgery called a non-union. In this article, we are going to discuss the potential causes of a non-union after spine fusion surgery. We will also offer some common signs of non-union and […]
3 Tips for Avoiding Back Pain While Wakeboarding & Water Skiing
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Summer is getting into full swing here in Minnesota, and that means many Minnesotans will be getting out on the water (it is the land of 10,000 lakes after all!). Whether you’re wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, or just going for a swim, there is the potential that you may develop back pain. With that in mind, […]
What’s Causing the Buzzing Feeling in your Shoulder?
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Have you ever felt a sensation of buzzing or tingling in your shoulder? One of our readers recently asked about the possible causes of a buzzing feeling in the shoulder area. In response, this article will discuss the causes of a buzzing sensation in the shoulder and offer some insight into what could be causing […]
Gaining & Losing Height after Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Patients worry about all sorts of things before and after spine surgery. Will recovery be painful? How long after surgery can I get back to work? Another issue that may not cross a patient’s mind prior to surgery is gaining or losing height after spine surgery. In this article, we aim to answer the question: […]
How to Treat a Hematoma After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Hematomas are collections of clotted blood outside of blood vessels. They can occur for multiple reasons, including surgery. Typically they are no great cause for concern, but in some cases, they need to be addressed by your surgeon after your procedure. This article will define what exactly a hematoma is, and discuss the dangers of […]
4 Things that can Make Scoliosis Worse
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Scoliosis (an abnormal curvature of the spine) can develop for multiple reasons. Typically with idiopathic scoliosis (that develops in young patients), the spinal curvature won’t get any worse once the child finishes going through puberty. However, in some cases and with certain patients, scoliosis can get worse due to specific factors. In this article, we […]
Open vs. Closed Spine MRI
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
MRI scans are useful for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine (among other things). However, there are several types of MRI scans and choosing the right scan can be difficult. This article will explain the similarities and differences between two types of MRIs: an open MRI and a closed MRI. We will also talk […]
