Spondylolisthesis is a disorder where a vertebra in the spine moves out of position. Often, it’s a complication of an untreated stress fracture of one of the vertebra, usually in the lower back, and is a common injury with young athletes. Spondylolisthesis is one of the most common sources of low back pain for young […]
One of the more revolutionary medical technologies to be introduced in the later half of the 20th Century was the Gamma Knife. Invented in 1967, this radiosurgery tool provides the ability to perform intensely targeted radiation surgeries without the side effects of more traditional surgical procedures. The Gamma Knife has become a powerful tool in […]
One of the reasons many patients avoid back surgery is because it’s so invasive and complicated to recover from, especially in terms of the time required. However, when you work with a professional surgery center that has expert doctors on staff, this process becomes a lot more feasible because of minimally invasive spine surgery. Not […]
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), also known as a blood clot, and pulmonary embolism (PE) are two possible complications that can occur within 30 days after spine surgery. A study in the upcoming issue of Spine examined data from over 27,000 patients who underwent lumbar or cervical spine surgery. Of these patients, 170 (0.6%) experienced a […]
The thoracic spine refers to the vertebrae in the upper and middle sections of the spine centered around those vertebrae that connect with the ribs. The thoracic spine’s function is to stabilize the body and hold it upright. It also provides a foundation for the bones that protect the body’s vital organs. While the thoracic […]