How Patients Benefit From The ALIF Procedure
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 9, 2023
An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is a surgical operation that addresses problemed spinal discs through an incision made around a patient’s abdomen. It may sound odd to approach the spinal column from the front of the body instead of the back, but this anterior approach can be beneficial for both patient and surgeon. In today’s […]
5 Health Aspects To Manage Before Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 6, 2023
In order to increase your likelihood of having a successful spine surgery, you need to take a few steps before your procedure to improve your overall health. There are a number of aspects of your life that you’ll want to take a closer look at and possibly manage differently so that you can go into […]
Which Spinal Conditions Have A Hereditary Connection?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 2, 2023
A number of health conditions have a genetic component, which is why your general practitioner typically likes to know about the health of your parents and if they are dealing with any specific conditions. If a condition with a genetic component runs in your family, you should be a little more proactive when it comes […]
5 Things You Should Be Doing In The Lead Up To Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 30, 2023
Most elective spine surgeries are booked weeks or months in advance, which means you’ll typically have some time to kill before you undergo your operation. You need to make the most of this time! The more proactive you are prior to your operation, the greater the likelihood you’ll experience a successful operation and recovery. But what […]
What Is Spinal Gout?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 25, 2023
Gout is far more common in the feet, but uric acid buildup can affect other joints in the body, including in the spine. Below, we take a closer look at spinal gout and talk you through a few simple treatment options. Why Does Gout Develop? As we noted above, gout occurs when the body […]
What Is A Spinal Tap?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 23, 2023
If you know more about the band Spinal Tap than the procedure, you’re not alone. Millions of adults are more familiar with the band than the medical procedure, but we want to do our part to change that with today’s blog. Below, we’re going to take a closer look at the spinal tap procedure and […]
These Vitamins And Nutrients Are Key For A Healthy Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 18, 2023
What we put in our bodies plays a key role in the health and development of our spine. Certain vitamins and nutrients are especially helpful in ensuring that our spine has what it needs to grow and develop as expected. So if you’re looking to improve your spinal health, you’ll want to make it a […]
What Is Central Cord Syndrome And How Is It Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 16, 2023
Central Cord Syndrome (CCS) involves an incomplete traumatic injury somewhere along the cervical portion of the spinal cord. It can lead to a variety of symptoms, but because it involves an incomplete trauma to the spinal cord, it typically does not involve complete paralysis. Below, we take a closer look at why central cord syndrome […]
