How To Prevent And Treat Spinal Nerve Adhesion After Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Scarring is a natural part of the healing process, but if scar tissue doesn’t develop as expected, it can actually lead to more discomfort and pain. When scar tissue envelops or adheres to a nerve root during the healing process, this is known as epidural fibrosis. The condition tends to occur most commonly in the […]
Will I Need Surgery If I Am Referred To A Spine Specialist?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with new symptoms or worsening pain that doesn’t resolve with home-based treatments, your next step likely involves setting up an appointment with your primary care physician. Your primary care specialist has an incredible breadth of knowledge in a variety of conditions, but if you need some advanced care that they can’t […]
Early Signs Your Spine Surgery Was A Success
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We live in a world where we want to know information as soon as possible, which is why one of the most common questions we get after a procedure is in regards to whether or not the operation was a success. From a technical standpoint, we can tell you if the underlying issue was corrected […]
5 Common Post-Op Precautions After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A strong and healthy recovery after spine surgery doesn’t happen by chance. You’ll need to put in some work and follow certain precautions if you want to make great strides in your recovery and reduce your risk of a setback. But what types of precautions will you likely have to follow after back surgery? We […]
What Patients Can Do To Avoid Being Readmitted After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve been discharged home after spine surgery, you hope that you won’t need to head back to the hospital or surgical center for anything other than a standard follow up appointment. Unfortunately, for a small minority of patients, they run into an issue during their recovery that leads to the need to be readmitted […]
How Patients Benefit From The ALIF Procedure
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
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
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 […]
5 Things You Should Be Doing In The Lead Up To Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
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 […]
