3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Considering Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 25, 2021
Spine surgery is a big undertaking, and it’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. Spine surgery isn’t going to magically cure your discomfort, so you really need to look inward and determine if everything an operation and the recovery process entails is the right move for you. If you can say yes to […]
How To Avoid Unwanted Surprised Before And After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 21, 2021
Surprises can be great, but they are something we typically try to avoid in the operating room and when our patients are working to recover from surgery. Sometimes these surprises come from unexpected happenings in the operating room, but far more often than not they develop because of a misunderstanding or mismatched expectations on the […]
What To Wear & What Not To Wear To Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 14, 2021
Many of us struggle to figure out what we’re going to wear before we leave the house in the morning, oftentimes trying to find a balance between practical and stylish. But if you’re wondering what you should wear if you’re headed into the clinic for spine surgery, know that styles take a back seat to […]
Scared Of Your Upcoming Spine Surgery? 4 Tips To Help
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 7, 2021
It’s completely normal to be nervous or scared of your upcoming spine surgery, but aside from giving you the best care in the world, we also want to do everything in our power to help manage this fear and ensure you’re in a good head space both before and after an operation. Below, we’re going […]
What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 23, 2021
Surgeons are always looking to match a procedure to the patient based on a number of different factors that maximize the benefits to the patient. Sometimes that involves a minimally invasive procedure, while other times a more standard open operation is the best bet. For others, specialized procedures like laser spine surgery or an endoscopic […]
How To Help A Loved One Through Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 13, 2021
Spine surgery and the recovery process after an operation is much easier if you have someone by your side to help you along the way. However, since many friends and family members have not undergone spine surgery themselves, they may not know the best ways to help someone who has recently undergone a spinal procedure. […]
How Old Is Too Old For Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 6, 2021
Older individuals are at a higher risk for developing health conditions that can be best corrected with a surgical procedure, but age also tends to have an impact on the likelihood of surgical success. In other words, while a corrective procedure could prove beneficial, your doctor may opt for other solutions if your age makes […]
5 Tips to Prepare For Inpatient Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 23, 2021
The prospect of spine surgery can be nerve-wrecking, but we’ve found that patients can help calm their nerves if they know what to expect and help prepare themselves for the upcoming operation. A while back, we shared some tips for preparing for an outpatient spinal surgery, but in today’s blog, we want to talk about […]