Degenerative Spondylolisthesis | What Is It and How It Is Treated
What is Degenerative Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis (spon-di-loh-lis-thee-sis) is a condition where one vertebra has slipped forward over another one below it. This misalignment typically occurs as a result of advanced degenerative disc disease (DDD), stress...
Insider Perspective | Staying Fit and Informed Kept Chuck Going
Staying Fit and Informed Chuck has always led an active, mobile lifestyle despite having scoliosis and back issues for nearly 14 years. Up until he retired a few years ago Chuck ran factories, which had him walking around talking to people all day long. He loved to go...
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) | What is It and is It Right for Me
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Procedure Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a procedure used to treat problems such as disc degeneration, which may result in spinal instability or deformities in the curvature of the spine. In this procedure, the...
POSTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION (PCF) | WHAT IS IT AND IS IT RIGHT FOR ME
Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF) The Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF) is the technique of joining the bones in the back of the cervical spine together. Over time these small bones fuse together to form an internal brace and stabilize the cervical spine, reducing painful...
PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT): WHAT’S AT STAKE IF I DON’T DO IT AFTER SURGERY?
Physical Therapy. For a lot of people, those are dreaded words. They mean multiple appointments, copays, and time. However, physical therapy is one of the keys to a true recovery after a surgical spine procedure. Here’s why: 1. PT can promote healing Coming off of...
LEARNING LIBRARY: ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY AND FUSION (ACDF): WHAT IS IT AND IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
What is an ACDF procedure? An Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) procedure is a type of cervical spine surgery from the front (anterior) of the neck (cervical) that often successfully addresses spinal symptoms. ACDF surgery is a very common procedure...
Scared About Surgery?
You and your doctor agree that it’s time for back surgery. You’re hopeful this will be the solution you need; however, you may still be plagued with indecision, uncertainty, or fear of surgery. Rest assured, you are not alone. Our patients tell us again and again that the days leading up to surgery are filled with anxiety. Here are tips on how to stay calm and focus on a positive outcome.
Learning Library: Maximum Access Surgery Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MAS® PLIF): What is it and is it right for me?
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a surgical technique that attempts to eliminate instability in the back and pain in the lower back and lower extremities. A Maximum Access Surgery posterior lumbar interbody fusion (MAS PLIF) achieves this by using a less disruptive approach to decompress nerve roots and fuse one or more vertebrae together to reduce their motion.