3 Myths About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 17, 2014
Minimally invasive surgical procedures are a relatively new arrival in the world of surgery. We’ve already discussed the differences between minimally invasive techniques and traditional spinal surgeries, but there is a lot of misinformation about these procedures. In this article we’ll bust three of the most prevalent myths about minimally invasive spine surgery. Myth 1: […]
2 Yoga Exercises that can Help Relieve Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 13, 2014
The most common physical complaint heard by employers these days is back pain. It leads to loss of productivity, increased need for time off, and higher healthcare costs. People in pain want relief. Too often, those with back pain are given general exercises and told if those don’t work, they may need to consider surgery. […]
5 Most important Surgeons throughout History
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 11, 2014
Surgeons usually don’t reach rock star levels of fame, even if they save lives on a daily basis. However, there are a number of surgeons whose contributions to medical science were so great that history will never forget them. Here are 5 of the most famous surgeons throughout history. John Hunter (1728 – 1793) Hunter […]
Why does Back Pain Increase with Age?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 10, 2014
As we age, our bodies degrade. The back is one of the most utilized parts of the body. As a result, it sees a lot of wear and tear. In this article we’ll explore why exactly back pain increases as we age. Aging Here are a few conditions that can cause back pain (especially in […]
Back & Neck Pain from Car Accident Injuries
Category: Back Pain, Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 4, 2014
Any car accident (whether it’s a minor fender bender, or a major highway collision) can result in injuries to the back, neck, and spine. In this blog post we will examine a few of the most common types of back and neck injuries that can result from a car accident. Whiplash Perhaps the most common […]
5 Tips for Recovering after Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 3, 2014
Back surgery, whether it’s traditional or minimally invasive, will require a period of recovery that can involve pain and a decreased ability to do everyday tasks. Post surgery your body needs time to heal itself. But there are things you can do to assist your body in its natural healing process. Here are a few […]
Can an Artificial Spinal Disc Loosen over Time?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 27, 2014
A frequent question we hear from patients who have hardware (such as an artificial disc) placed in their back during surgery is: will the hardware loosen over time? The ultimate goal of spinal surgery is to relieve pain by addressing a certain condition, such as replacing a degenerative spinal disc. Unfortunately, spine surgeries are not […]
What is Laser Spine Surgery?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 26, 2014
When people hear the phrase “laser surgery” they generally imagine a futuristic surgical procedure right out of a science fiction story. That’s what doctors use in the Star Wars movies, right? In reality, the technology is now available to perform surgery with the help of lasers. There are benefits and drawbacks to using lasers in […]
