Spine surgery may be recommended to patients who have chronic neck or back pain that is not responding to conservative treatment methods, such as medication and physical therapy. Surgical treatment usually leads to outstanding success in helping patients who are in constant pain that is radiating and severe. Spine surgeries include disc replacement surgery, discectomy…
Spine Surgeries
When Is Spine Surgery Necessary?
Deciding whether you want to get spinal surgery can be an intimidating decision. However, sometimes, it is necessary. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae and muscles and ligaments that connect them together to form a spinal column. The spinal column is the home to your spinal cord – which sits inside it….
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Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery
Surgery is often a last-resort solution to fix an issue that cannot be fixed otherwise. While most surgeries go well and do not require additional procedures, sometimes a revision surgery is necessary. One example of this is revision spine surgery, which becomes necessary for several common reasons. Recurring Disc Herniation Recurring disc herniation happens when…
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