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New Jersey Brain and Spine | Full Patient Story: Chris’s Recovery After L4–5 Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)

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

After Chris’s first experience, he was skeptical of another surgery. But after several of Chris’s contacts...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Back in the Game: Brian’s Recovery After C5–6 Disc Replacement

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

Brian expected a bit of stiffness after an average round at his country club. But an...

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

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

While traditional treatment approaches, such as physical therapy, surgery, and medications, have been effective for many...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis vs Cervical Spinal Stenosis: Understanding the Differences

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis vs Cervical Spinal Stenosis: Understanding the Differences

This article provides a comprehensive comparison of these two common conditions — explaining how they differ...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Awake Brain Tumor Resection: Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges

Awake Brain Tumor Resection: Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges

Awake craniotomy is an advanced surgical procedure in which the patient is awake and alert during...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Pulsatile Tinnitus? Know the Cause—and When to Act

Pulsatile Tinnitus? Know the Cause—and When to Act

The rhythmic pulse of pulsatile tinnitus distinguishes it from the constant ring or buzz of general...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Understanding Pituitary Tumors - Types of Surgery and What to Expect from Recovery

Understanding Pituitary Tumors – Types of Surgery and What to Expect from Recovery

Not all pituitary tumors will cause symptoms. Most often these tumors are identified during an imaging...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Recovery and Rehabilitation after Craniotomy: What to Expect

Recovery and Rehabilitation after Craniotomy: What to Expect

The procedure is most often performed under general anesthesia and involves making an incision in the...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Recurrent Schwannoma: Management Strategies for Tumor Recurrence

Recurrent Schwannoma: Management Strategies for Tumor Recurrence

Schwann cells assist the conduction of nerve impulses. They wrap around peripheral nerves and provide protection...