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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Recovery and Rehabilitation after Craniotomy: What to Expect
The procedure is most often performed under general anesthesia and involves making an incision in the...
Recurrent Schwannoma: Management Strategies for Tumor Recurrence
Schwann cells assist the conduction of nerve impulses. They wrap around peripheral nerves and provide protection...