Herniated Disc
A HERNIATED DISC IS SIMPLY A FATIGUE RESPONSE OF A DISC, TYPICALLY OCCURRING OVER YEARS OF...
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Disc Degeneration
EVERYONE’S DISCS AGE; HOWEVER, THE PAIN PATTERN CAN DIFFER GREATLY BETWEEN PATIENTS. As part of the...
To Have Disc Surgery Or Not To Have Disc Surgery? That Is The Question…
By Neville Alleyne, MD , OSNC Orthopedic Specialists of North County DISC HERNIATIONS EXPLAINED The spine...
Which Neck Surgery To Choose: Cervical Disc Replacement Or Fusion?
By Saman Shabani, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin FUSION DETAILS Traditionally, degenerative disc disease of the...
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Herniated Disc
A HERNIATED DISC IS SIMPLY A FATIGUE RESPONSE OF A DISC, TYPICALLY OCCURRING OVER YEARS OF...
Disc Degeneration
EVERYONE’S DISCS AGE; HOWEVER, THE PAIN PATTERN CAN DIFFER GREATLY BETWEEN PATIENTS. As part of the...
To Have Disc Surgery Or Not To Have Disc Surgery? That Is The Question…
By Neville Alleyne, MD , OSNC Orthopedic Specialists of North County DISC HERNIATIONS EXPLAINED The spine...
Which Neck Surgery To Choose: Cervical Disc Replacement Or Fusion?
By Saman Shabani, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin FUSION DETAILS Traditionally, degenerative disc disease of the...
Regenerative Medicine is a Non-surgical and Direct Treatment for Disc Pain
By Niteesh Bharara, MD, Virginia Spine Institute andRikin Shah, BS, Trinity School of Medicine, PGY-4 Modern...
Spinal Champion Carrie H.: C5-C6 Disc Replacement
At the National Spine Health Foundation, we love to celebrate Spinal Champions who have overcome or...
The Most Common Causes Behind Upper Back Pain
Unlike lower back pain, upper back pain is not a common condition. Nevertheless, just because it...
Spine Anatomy: What You Should Know
Knowing the anatomy of your spine is important. But what exactly is a healthy spine? What...
Consider This: The Risk of Disc Injuries in Competitive Youth Sports
Youth Sports and Spinal Injury Throughout childhood and into adulthood, sports have many benefits but also...
What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew About Spinal Fusions
“Oh no, I cannot believe it! My doctor just used the F word!?!!?” “I have got...
Degenerative Disc Disease 101: Ask the Expert
1. What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and what causes it? Degenerative disc disease is when...
Herniated Disc: 7 Ways to Help Prevent It From Happening
A herniated disc (also known as a “slipped disc” occurs when the spongy tissue between vertebrae...
Treatments for a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
Cervical Arthroplasty: An Introduction Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical term for pain or neurological symptoms from...
Herniated Disc Surgery: A Spinal Champion® Story
In 2011, I slipped on ice, but instead of falling, I twisted my back which resulted...
Artificial Discs as an Alternative to Spinal Fusion
Patients receiving an artificial disc replacement in comparison to patients who underwent a cervical discectomy and...
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Spinal Spotlight: Disc Herniations
The National Spine Health Foundation’s Ericka Andersen interviews Dr. Colin Haines, spine surgeon and Director of...
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