Medical Tourism & Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 22, 2015
Medical tourism for certain surgical procedures has become rather popular, but it comes with its own risks. In this article, we are going to talk about medical tourism – in other words, travelling to another country in order to undergo a surgical procedure. We will discuss the pros and cons of medical tourism, and explain […]
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon vs. Pain Management Specialist
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 21, 2015
With so many sub-specialties of medicine, it can be difficult to figure out what kind of medical professional to see for your back pain. In this article, we are going to talk about the similarities and differences between a pain management physician and an orthopedic spine doctor. Pain Management Specialist A pain management specialist is […]
Is There a Link Between Back Pain & Heart Conditions?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 17, 2015
We talked in a previous blog about the possible link between back pain and heart attacks. Now we are going to discuss other heart conditions as they relate to back pain. In this article, we will discuss the potential connection between back pain and various heart conditions. Back Pain & Related Conditions As we have […]
Thoracic Hemangioma – Treating Spine Tumors
Category: Spine, Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 16, 2015
Thoracic hemangioma is a big medical term for a benign spinal tumor. These growths near the spine are not as dangerous as malignant spinal tumors, but they should be treated anyway, as they can seriously interfere with the nerves and other structures in the spine. In this article, we will discuss thoracic hemangioma – what […]
Spinal Disc Rupture after Laminectomy
Category: Back Pain, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 15, 2015
Spine surgery can be a life-changing treatment, but some patients continue to have back issues after their procedure. Whether because of a surgical error, or because of an injury after the procedure, spinal disc ruptures post-op need to be identified and treated right away. In this article, we will talk about laminectomy surgery and the […]
International Travel after Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain, Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 14, 2015
In a previous blog article we talked about some tips for avoiding back pain while flying. Here we are going to take that a step further and discuss how to avoid back pain during lengthy international flights. We will also talk about the potential restrictions on international travel after a spine surgery. Is it Safe […]
“Slipped” Spinal Disc vs. Rhomboid Muscle Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 9, 2015
The rhomboid muscles are composed of two large muscles in the back that connect the spinal cord to the shoulders. Sometimes patients with back pain, and the doctors treating those patients can have trouble identifying the correct source of the back pain. In this article, we are going to offer some tips for differentiating between […]
Can my Head be too Heavy for my Neck?
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 8, 2015
A human head typically weighs anywhere between 5 and 11 pounds. That doesn’t sound too heavy, until you consider the fact that you are carrying your head around with you constantly. Imagine holding a ten-pound weight all day every day – your arm might get a little tired. Thankfully, our neck provides enough support that […]
