Excellent. Dr. Lee takes his time and explains everything thoroughly.

February 21st, 2025 by New Jersey Brain and Spine

“Excellent. Dr. Lee takes his time and explains everything thoroughly.”

Patient Story: Ashley’s Recovery After Cervical Disc Herniation

A stroke at birth left Ashley with cerebral palsy and limited mobility on her right side. So when she woke up at 1 a.m. one morning with her left arm completely paralyzed, the magnitude of the implications—almost complete immobility—was powerful. She had no idea why her paralysis was so sudden. Ashley rushed to the emergency room, fast. Initial imaging showed two cervical disc herniations, for which Ashley underwent a C4–5 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). For a few weeks,...

Back on the Competition Track: A Young Athlete’s Recovery After L4–L5 Disc Herniation Surgery

Severe nerve compression brought life to a halt—lumbar microdiscectomy helped him reclaim strength, mobility, and competition. At the age of 26, he was the definition of active. Sports had shaped his life from childhood through adulthood, and training and competition were part of his routine. So when hip pain appeared in the summer of 2023, he did what many young, athletic adults do, he pushed through it. As the pain worsened, he escalated care the right way. He tried physical...

Ground-Breaking HiFu Treatment Re-Opens a Door

Innovative non-invasive essential tremor treatment puts car enthusiast back in the driver’s seat Dan lived with tremors in both of his hands for most of his life. What started as a manageable issue as he entered his teens slowly grew over the next six decades into something that affected his everyday tasks. For others, tasks like writing, eating and buttoning a shirt are almost automatic functions that are performed rotely and quickly. But for Dan, these tasks were long, tedious...

Full Patient Story: Chris’s Recovery After L4–5 Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)

How an L4–5 Posterior Lumbar Fusion Gave Chris Feeling in His Leg Again and His Life Back Chris was only in his early 40s, but was already living with the numbness and pain of a much older man. Three months before visiting Dr. Mohammad Faraz Khan at New Jersey Brain & Spine, Chris had a microdiscectomy spine surgery performed by another surgeon. The procedure removed a piece of herniated spinal disc to alleviate pain and numbness from the knee down...

Back in the Game: Brian’s Recovery After C5–6 Disc Replacement

Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy stole his mobility, his golf swing, and his comfort, an artificial disc replacement returned it Brian enjoys life as an active dad and leads an athletic lifestyle as a long-time competitive golfer. Initially, he chalked up a few years of neck stiffness and shoulder discomfort as the typical aches and pains of someone in their 40s who’s spent more than their fair share of time on the back nine. Most avid golfers are aware that...

Treatments We’re Watching for Back Pain Relief: The latest non-invasive and least invasive treatments for back pain

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide. Whether resulting from a degenerative condition, injury, or simply poor posture, it is essential to manage back pain to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. While traditional treatment approaches, such as physical therapy, surgery, and medications, have been effective for many patients, we are constantly looking for new and better means to treat back pain, particularly for those patients who have not responded to traditional therapies. At New Jersey Brain and Spine, we...

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis vs Cervical Spinal Stenosis: Understanding the Differences

When my patients hear they have spinal stenosis, one of the first questions they ask is, "What does this mean for me?" The answer depends significantly on where in the spine the stenosis is located. As a spine specialist who has treated thousands of patients with stenosis throughout New Jersey, New York, and the surrounding area over the past three decades, I've seen how understanding the differences between lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis can help patients make sense...

Awake Brain Tumor Resection: Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges

Many patients and their families have questions about brain tumor surgery, specifically technical aspects of the procedure, recovery times and outcomes. An increasingly common type of surgery is awake brain surgery, which allows surgeons to operate while the patient is both comfortable and alert. Let’s explore some frequently asked questions about this innovative procedure and unveil its benefits and challenges. Benefits of an Awake Brain Surgery: Can You Be Awake During Brain Tumor Surgery? Awake craniotomy is an advanced surgical...

Pulsatile Tinnitus? Know the Cause—and When to Act

Many people have experienced tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears;” it is often temporary and resolves itself over time. However, some people experience a rare form of tinnitus that sounds like a rhythmic thumping sound in the ear or a whooshing in one or both ears. This form of tinnitus pulses in time with the heartbeat and is called pulsatile tinnitus. It can be the first warning of a more serious medical condition and should be evaluated. What Causes Pulsatile...