Why You Shouldn’t Fear Your Spine Surgery & How To Overcome Pre-Op Anxiety
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 7, 2026
It is totally normal to be a little nervous or anxious in the days and weeks leading up to your spinal procedure. It’s a big undertaking, and there are some risks associated with a surgical procedure, but it’s important not to let these emotions overwhelm you in the lead up to surgery or once your […]
5 Smart Meal Planning Tips After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 5, 2026
The food that you put in your body in the wake of a back surgery is incredibly important to the wellbeing of your recovering spine. Not only is your body weakened as a result of the surgery and in need of key nutrients to assist with repair processes, but odds are you’ll also be physically […]
What Happens If My Incision Site Becomes Infected After Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 26, 2026
Surgical teams and patients are getting better at preventing the onset of an infection after spine surgery, but it’s impossible to get this risk down to zero. Despite everyone’s best efforts, it’s still possible that the incision site will become infected and additional management techniques will need to be pursued. But what are your treatment […]
What Is A Lumbar Hemilaminectomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 25, 2026
With most surgeries, the goal of the operation is to address the underlying issue while leaving as much natural structure intact as possible, and that’s especially true with a lumbar hemilaminectomy procedure. Unlike a standard laminectomy, which resolves nerve compression by removing a part of the vertebra called the lamina, a hemilaminectomy only removes a […]
5 Traits That Set Great Spine Specialists Apart From The Rest
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 11, 2026
All spine specialists have a wealth of knowledge about spinal conditions and treatment protocols, but knowledge alone doesn’t make a great spine specialist. The best of the best have some elusive traits that set their care apart from the rest. In today’s blog, we spotlight five traits to look for when you’re in need of […]
Is Awake Spine Surgery Becoming More Common?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 5, 2026
Spine surgery is a major procedure, and because of this, doctors oftentimes opt to include a sleep-like state with the help of general anesthesia. The patient is put out and feels nothing during the procedure, but the use of general anesthesia is not without risk and additional care requirements. Because of this, the medical community […]
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 […]
What Patients Should Know About Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 23, 2026
If you are slated to undergo spine surgery in the future, then you can also expect physical therapy to be a focal point during your recovery period. Physical therapy is essential for making the strongest and fullest recovery possible, but many people are so focused on procedure that they aren’t truly prepared for what to […]
