Spinal Hydromyelia – Abnormal Spinal Widening
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 8, 2016
Your spine is a structure that works best when each of its parts have enough space. If spinal openings shrink or a nerve gets impinged, problems can occur. That being said, issues can also develop if there is too much excess space in your spine. One such condition is called hydromyelia. Hydromyelia is characterized by […]
Does High BMI Increase the Need For Revision After A Discectomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 7, 2016
The goal of spinal surgery is to preserve function at the patient’s current level and improve function over time. Unfortunately, some surgeries fail and revisions are necessary. Doctors are getting better at predicting which conditions may make a person more likely to need a second operation. Targeting specific conditions with known outcomes can lend itself […]
Could Marital Arguments Lead To Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 6, 2016
You’ve probably heard that getting angry can cause your blood pressure to increase, but can other emotions cause harmful effects inside our bodies? Researchers at Northwestern University recently put that theory to the test. The Study For their study, researchers examined 20 years of data on married couples, controlling for factors such as age, exercise, […]
Hips & Spines – How Pain is Related
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 3, 2016
A lot of conditions in the human body are interrelated or caused by other health problems. An example of this is explained how low levels of fluid in your spine (the thecal sac) can cause migraines. A similar correlation can be made between your spine and your hips. Oftentimes the two go hand in hand, and it can be difficult […]
7 Common Treatments For Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 2, 2016
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 | Date: June 1, 2016
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 | 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 […]
