Syringomyelia & Spinal Syrinx
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 17, 2015
Syringomyelia is a serious condition in which a cyst forms in the spinal canal and disrupts the structures in and around the spinal cord. In this blog, we will define syringomyelia, talk about its causes and symptoms, and also offer some options for treating the condition. What is Syringomyelia? Syringomyelia is a condition in which […]
How Contrast Helps in Spinal MRI
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 14, 2015
MRI scans can be essential in successfully identifying and treating conditions and injuries of the spine. We have already talked about how spine MRI scans work (more on that here), but we haven’t talked specifically about the contrast agents used during the MRI procedure. In this article, we are going to discuss the ways in […]
Do Back Pain Injections Get Less Effective Over Time?
Category: Back Pain, Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 13, 2015
Pain injections are often used as an alternative to surgery for treating back pain conditions. But patients typically find only temporary relief with these injections. In this article, we are going to talk more about back pain injections and specifically address the question of whether or not injections get less effective over time. Injections for […]
Spine Epidural Injections FAQs
Category: Back Pain, Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 12, 2015
We have talked briefly about epidural injections on this site before. Now, let’s take a look at some specific questions many patients have about epidurals. In this article, we are going to provide some advice by answering frequently asked questions about epidural injections. What is an Epidural? An Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a spinal […]
Hernias & Low Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 4, 2015
Back pain stems from a vast array of different conditions and injuries. One potential cause of back pain we have not yet discussed is hernias. Here we will define the types of hernias with their related treatment options. We will also offer some tips for telling the difference between hernia pain and back pain from […]
How to Know when You’re Turning the Corner after Spine Surgery?
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 30, 2015
Although minimally invasive spine surgeries provide significant pain relief for patients with back pain, there is an inevitable period of recovery. The surgical incision, muscles, and tendons need time to heal following your procedure, and this can cause pain. Patients may be in pain when the awake from surgery, but after a period of days […]
What to Do About Dismissive Doctors
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 29, 2015
A successful doctor-patient relationship is built on strong communication. Patients need to verbalize their concerns and be open about their medical history. Doctors need to communicate with their patients to make them feel comfortable, and to offer effective options for treatment. Communication does not just mean talking – listening is just as important, if not […]
Spinal Facet Fractures & Dislocations
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 28, 2015
Fractures and dislocations of the spine typically occur after an injury to the back or neck and can be quite painful. In this article, we will discuss facet fractures and dislocations of the spine – their causes, symptoms, and various treatment options. Facet Fracture vs. Facet Dislocation A facet fracture occurs when one of the […]
