Setting Expectations Before & After Spine Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery can be a scary process, especially for a patient who has never had a surgical procedure before. It is supremely important that both the patient and surgeon are on the same page as far as expectations before, during, and after any surgical procedure. In this article, we will talk a little bit about […]
Can a Pregnant Woman Have Spine Surgery?
Category: Back Pain, Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Pregnant women routinely experience back pain for a number of reasons (more information on that at our previous blog). In this article we are going to talk specifically about spine surgery and pregnant women. Can a pregnant women have spine surgery if necessary? If so, is it a good idea to have a minimally invasive […]
Best Sleep Positions after Spine Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Sleep is absolutely necessary for a healthy body. This is especially true when your body is healing after a spine surgery. In this article we will be talking about sleeping positions after minimally invasive spine surgeries. Helping your Body Heal Itself After surgery, your body needs time to heal the muscles, tendons, and skin that […]
Does my Insurance Cover Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Insurance questions are always near the top of a patient’s mind when considering surgery and other treatment options. One of the most common questions we get in our office is: Will my insurance cover the cost of my minimally invasive spine surgery? This is our topic for today’s post – insurance issues as they relate […]
3 Alternatives to a Spinal Fusion
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It is always good to survey your options before deciding to undergo surgery. A spinal fusion is no different. In this post we will go through a number of alternatives to spinal fusion surgery and offer a few tips for making the best decision for your treatment. Spine Fusion A spinal fusion is a minimally […]
Artificial Disc Replacement vs. Microdiscectomy
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is a complex discipline with various procedures and terms that can be difficult to keep straight for an untrained person. The primary purpose of this blog is to educate patients and clear up any confusion about spine surgery by explaining the ins and outs of spine surgery in a way that does not […]
Tips for Traveling with a Spine Injury or Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Traveling can be stressful. Whether you’re flying or driving, you have to remain alert, and make sure you get places on time. This can be increasingly difficult if you are suffering from intense back pain. With that in mind, here are a few tips for traveling with spine pain (whether from an injury, or previous […]
Is a Burning Sensation after Spine Surgery Normal?
Category: Back Pain, Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Patients are often understandably worried about any pain following their spine surgery. Post-op pain comes in many forms (some normal, some not so normal). A burning feeling is one such pain that can crop up after a minimally invasive procedure. In this blog we are going to talk about burning sensations after spine surgery – […]
