5 Factors That Influence The Success Of Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 14, 2022
You may feel like you have no control over the success of your spinal operation, and while the surgery itself will be out of your hands, you have more say in the success of your operation that you probably realize. There are a number of different controllable factors that will affect your ability to have […]
Can I Have Back Surgery If I Am Sick?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 5, 2022
Millions of people catch the common cold every year. A cold may force you to work from home for a few days or take care of a sick kid when they come home from school with a runny nose, but coming down with a sickness can also affect the viability of your upcoming spine surgery. […]
Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery More Expensive?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 16, 2022
Minimally invasive spine surgery is becoming the norm. Traditional open spine surgery can present with some additional potential complications for the patient, so when available, a minimally invasive surgery is almost always preferred. However, many patients wonder if they are paying more in order to undergo this newer version of surgery. Below, we explain if […]
Will My Spinal Hardware Eventually Be Removed?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 20, 2022
Surgical devices like rods, screws, plates and wires can play an essential role in helping your body heal in a specific manner following a surgical procedure. Because of the complexity of your spine, it’s imperative that fractures and other issues heal exactly as expected to ensure stability in the spinal canal. Once this stability has […]
6 Tips For Putting On Clothes After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 8, 2022
The process of physically getting dressed for the day is something that we oftentimes don’t pay much attention to unless we can no longer do it as easily as we once did. For many people who undergo a minimally invasive or open spinal procedure, it becomes evident rather quickly that getting dressed isn’t as easy […]
Spine Surgery Is Most Successful At Treating Back Pain In These Situations
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 10, 2022
Spine surgery is oftentimes very successful at helping patients find relief from their back discomfort, but it’s not a perfect solution for every patient. During your initial and pre-surgical evaluations, your spine specialist will really work to understand the root cause of your discomfort and what you can expect in the long-term if surgery goes […]
5 Tips For Recovering On Your Own After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 27, 2022
Recovering after a surgical procedure is always easier if you have family or friends that can lend a hand, but if your family doesn’t live nearby or your friends are bogged down by their work schedule, you may not always have someone to help while you’re recovering following a spinal operation. If you’re going to […]
Managing Your Nutrition And Medications After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 23, 2022
It’s important to be mindful of what you put inside your body at all times, but that’s especially true in the wake of a surgical procedure. Your nutrition and medication intake can fuel you to a speedy recovery or derail your progress if you’re not careful. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
