Can I Still Have Surgery if I Have an Infection?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Infections are best avoided – especially before, during, and after surgery. But can you still have surgery if you have a minor infection? In this post we are going to discuss how infections from bug bites and other things can impact your surgical procedure. Infections & Spine Surgery Every surgeon does their best to prevent […]
Is Leg Numbness after Spine Surgery Normal?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Leg tingling or numbness is usually cause for concern as it is symptomatic of an underlying nerve issue. Here’s another question from one of our readers: Is it normal to have leg numbness after spine surgery? And is numbness permanent? That is our topic of conversation for today’s blog. Read on to learn more about […]
Mixing Pain Medication after Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain, Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Pain medications are instrumental in controlling pain after spine surgery. But pain meds can be dangerous and addictive if not properly regulated. Certain drugs do not mix well and it’s important to know which medications you can safely take and when. With that in mind, this blog will discuss mixing pain medications after back surgery […]
How Many Post-op Appointments will I Need after Spine Surgery?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Post-op appointments are an essential element of the surgery recovery process. They allow the surgeon to better monitor your progress and make and necessary changes to your recovery routine. A common question we get is: How many post-op appointments do I need after my spine surgery? That is our topic for today’s blog. Post-op Appointments […]
Is it True that Men Should not have Spine Surgery?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
There is a common myth that men should not have spine surgery because they are at an increased risk for complications compared to women. In this article, we’ll talk about where this idea came from and whether or not it’s true or false. Debunking the Myth First thing’s first, let’s debunk this common myth. No […]
Tips for Avoiding Spine Injuries when Lifting Weights
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Improper weight lifting techniques account for a lot of the spine injuries and conditions we treat. In this article we will talk about some of the more common back injuries that weight lifters sustain, what causes these injuries, and how to lift correctly and avoid these injuries. Weight Lifting Back Injuries Weight lifting can increase your […]
Kyphoplasty – Spine Fracture Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spine surgery used to repair vertebral fractures. It is similar, but not identical, to a vertebroplasy (for more on that procedure, read this blog). In this post we are going to delve into the kyphoplasy spine surgery procedure – what it entails, how it differs from a vertebroplasty, and when […]
What is a CT (Computed Tomography) Scan?
Category: Procedures, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Note: this is a companion article to yesterday’s post on What is an MRI? A CT scan is a method of medical imaging that is used to assess bone structure and soft tissue issues. X-rays are used to collect the image. You may have heard of this referred to as a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) […]
