What Causes Painful Hiccups after Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 17, 2014
Hiccups are no fun. Almost everyone has experienced a bout of hiccups in the past. They’re annoying and can even be painful even in a perfectly healthy person. Getting painful hiccups after a spine surgery is a whole different matter. Today’s blog is a response to a reader question: “I’ve had painful hiccups for a […]
What Causes Back Pain from Bending Over & Straightening Up?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 16, 2014
The motion of bending forward is incredibly common. You probably bend over more than you realize to pick something up or set something down. Because this is such a regular task, back pain in this area can be a big obstacle that impedes on a person’s daily life. This blog will focus on the causes […]
Spine Conditions, Injuries & Hockey
Category: Spinal Cord Injury, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 15, 2014
Hockey is a popular sport in Minnesota – from pee wee leagues all the way to the pros. No matter what age level, hockey can lead to some serious spine injuries and conditions. In this article we are going to talk about spine injuries and conditions that can result from playing hockey, and provide some […]
Cage Implants in Spine Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 12, 2014
There are many pieces of hardware that spine surgeons can use for various procedures. One such piece of hardware that we have not yet discussed on this site is an interbody cage implant. In this article, we are going to explain what cage implants are, how they work, and when they are most effective for […]
Can a Spine Surgeon be Too Optimistic?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 11, 2014
Optimism is a powerful tool when it comes to surgery and health in general. Mental and emotional health are linked. An optimistic attitude from both the patient and the surgeon can help quicken recovery. Optimism is a necessary tool for any surgeon, but can a surgeon be too optimistic about the outcome of a procedure? […]
4 Possible Causes of a Spinal Lump
Category: Spine, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 9, 2014
Feeling a lump on your spine or elsewhere on your body can be downright terrifying. Most patients immediately assume the worst and try to diagnose their symptoms online (which usually makes the situation worse). The truth is, a lump on the spine could be a number of things – many of which are not life-threatening. […]
Spinal Stimulation – How it Works & When it Helps
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 8, 2014
There is a lot of confusion surrounding spinal stimulation. What exactly is it? When can it help patients with back pain and spine conditions? In this blog we are going to talk about how spinal stimulation works and when it can be useful in treating spine conditions. What is Spinal Stimulation? Spinal cord stimulation is […]
Voice Recovery after ACDF Spine Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 5, 2014
An Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion is a minimally invasive spine surgery that requires an incision in the front of the neck. It usually takes time for a patient’s voice to fully recover after this surgery. In this article, we are going to offer some tips for recovering your voice after an Anterior Cervical Discectomy […]
