Worried About Spine Surgery? Why You Shouldn’t Be
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It’s normal to be a little nervous before a surgical procedure, but we don’t want you to be overly stressed about the situation. We want you to be at ease and excited about what’s in store for your future, not stressed and worried about the procedure. In today’s blog, we explore some of the reasons […]
Managing Your Mindset Before And After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
There are a lot of factors related to your spine surgery that may feel out of your control, but one aspect that you have full control over is your mindset. Having a healthy mindset before and after your spine surgery can really help pave the path for an optimal outcome. But what can you do […]
4 Tips For Recovering If You Need General Anesthesia For Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
General anesthesia is a wonderful tool that can allow doctors to perform intricate and complex surgical procedures while the patient is in a sleep-like state, free from pain and discomfort. Special medication is administered either in a gas-like form through a mask or in a liquid form intravenously to ensure that the patient remains in […]
When Is The Best Time To Have Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re like a lot of people who may need spine surgery, you have probably given some thought to when you would like to have the procedure performed. After all, you probably have some goals, life events and insurance regulations to consider. So when exactly is the best time to have spine surgery? Or maybe […]
All The Ways Smoking Complicates Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We all know that smoking is linked to a variety of health issues, so it should come as no surprise that it also causes a number of problems for your spine surgery procedure and recovery. In fact, most people are not aware of all the ways that smoking complicates your back surgery and rehab, so […]
Improving Your Lung Health After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Breathing is something we do throughout each day without a second thought, but the breathing process can become a little more difficult in the wake of your spine surgery. Strong breaths will help to push healthy, oxygenated blood to structures that need the nutrients it provides to aid in the healing process, so it’s important […]
Reducing Your Risk Of Anesthesia Complications During Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A fair amount of spinal procedures require that the patient be put into a sleep-like state with the help of general anesthesia. It is a powerful medication that ensures you do not feel anything while the spine surgeon performs the operation, but like any tool used in surgery, it carries a few additional risks. Surgical […]
What Is The Success Rate Of Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If conservative treatments have failed to provide relief for your back discomfort, your spine specialist may recommend a surgical procedure. If you end up deciding to pursue a surgical correction, just how likely is it that the operation will be successful? In today’s blog, we take a broad look at the success rate of corrective […]
