As a spine surgeon, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of back injuries on everyday life. These injuries, ranging from minor strains to more serious fractures, can be debilitating and significantly affect one’s quality of life. However, many of these injuries are preventable. This blog aims to provide you with practical tips and tricks to …
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Spine surgery stands at the forefront of medical innovation. As a practicing neurosurgeon and spine surgeon, I’ve witnessed the evolution of this field, moving from traditional open surgeries to techniques that are far less invasive and much more precise. This journey hasn’t just been about adopting new tools; it’s about rethinking the approach to spinal …
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In our daily life, we often overlook the crucial parts of our bodies until they start causing problems. Although spine health is of utmost importance, many people don’t give much thought to it until they start having back pain. Having a healthy spine minimizes the risk of having back pain, diminished flexibility, and difficulty walking. …
You will find below ten facts about your spinal cord. If you have any questions about your back pain or spinal health, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 312.695.7746 (312.695.SPINE). If you find this article interesting you can will also enjory my article 10 Facts you might not know about your spine. 1. …
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Your spine is the central part of your body. It comprises 33 bones called vertebrae and protects your spinal cord; it also supports the weight of your body so you can stand up, walk and run. In many ways, your spine is the foundation of your body, and it’s essential that you take care of …
Simply put degenerative spine disease is aging of the spine. As we get older, our spines get older and become less flexible. Think of when you were a kid, you probably could easily flip over and turn, twisting your spine, with no noticeable consequences. But as we get older, that flexibility of the spine is …
Introduction Spinal deformity refers to any 3D alteration of normal spinal geometry/anatomy. There are usually 3 main types of adult spinal deformity: De novo, primary degeneratie scoliosis Untreated adolescent idiopathic scolioisis that that progressed into adulthood Secondray scoliosis, related to altered vertebral anatomy due to previous surgery, trauma, or metabolic bone disease. Changes that develop …
Anatomy The C1 nerve route is formed by the union of the interior and posterior roots emerging at the first spinal cord segment. The nerve route travels a short distance over the C1 arch before it bifurcates Into the interior and posterior Rami. C1 exit the vertebral column between C1 and the occiput. Divides into …
… A high index of suspicion is crucial as an otherwise curable lesion can be rendered incurable if managed inappropriately Charles Fisher Benign primary bone tumors of the spine Osteoid Osteoma Osteoblastoma Osteochondroma Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) Eosinophilic granuloma (EG) Hemangioma Malignant primary bone tumors of the spine Lymphoma Sarcoma Ewing …
The field of surgical robotics is rapidly evolving. Multiple robots on the market, promise improved patient outcomes. But, what these robots do is very different from what people think they do. If you ask any non-surgeon about what a surgical robot does, you are likely to hear that a surgical robot is simply a robotic …