Tattooed Skin And Surgical Infection Risk
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 20, 2026
Roughly 1 in 3 Americans has a tattoo, so it’s pretty common for surgeons to see a patient’s tattoos during the course of prepping the patient for surgery and completing the operation. In some instances, the surgeon may have to cut through a tattooed portion of skin in order to conduct the procedure. While you […]
Why Would Spinal Myelograms Be Used Instead Of An MRI?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 15, 2026
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known more commonly as an MRI, is a wonderful diagnostic tool that uses magnetic waves to recreate a representation of an area inside the body. Unlike a standard X-ray that only really highlights bone formation, the MRI also shows a clear picture of soft tissues in the spine, making it ideal […]
Should We Handle “Tech Neck” Like The NFL Handles Concussions?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 14, 2026
While we’ve always known that football is a particularly rough and sometimes violent game, the National Football League didn’t really begin to place an emphasis on preventing and understanding the effects of concussions until the last 10-15 years. During that time, the league has taken numerous steps to make the game safer and ensure athletes […]
The Purpose Of Different Types Of Spinal Hardware
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 13, 2026
If you’re in need of spinal surgery to address a stability issue, there’s a good chance your surgeon will insert some type of hardware to help secure specific areas during your operation. But what types of hardware may be used, and what functions do they perform to ensure your surgery is a success? In today’s […]
What You Can Learn From A Spinal MRI
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 8, 2026
An X-ray is the most commonly ordered imaging technique used to get a look inside the body, but it is limited in what information it can provide the doctor and patient. When you need a more accurate diagnosis covering a wider variety of spinal structures, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is oftentimes the best option. But […]
Epidural Steroid Injections For Back Pain Treatment
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 7, 2026
An epidural steroid injection is a treatment technique that involves delivering concentrated medication to a specific area of the spine in hopes of quelling inflammation and pain at the source. Oftentimes the minimally invasive injection is paired with proactive physical treatments like exercise or physical therapy to restore strength and function at a time when […]
Back Conditions & The Importance Of Early Detection
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 6, 2026
In all walks of life, the earlier you identify an issue and start working towards a solution, the better the outcomes tend to be, and the same is true for back conditions. Ignoring a spinal issue only tends to make symptoms worse, and they can be harder to treat once they’ve progressed to more advanced […]
New Risk Factors For Spinal Stenosis Identified
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 1, 2026
Spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of one or more of openings through which key spinal nerves pass. When these nerve passages shrink, nerves become compressed, irritated or damaged, leading to localized or radiating symptoms. Oftentimes these openings narrow as a result of natural aging and structural degeneration over the years, but medical experts believe other […]
