Physical Therapy vs. Surgery for Cervical Stenosis
Understanding the difference between conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, and surgical treatment can help patients...
Laminectomy vs. Spinal Fusion: When Is Each Appropriate?
When patients research laminectomy vs spinal fusion, they are often trying to understand whether their symptoms...
Meet Dr. George Kaptain: A Leading Neurosurgeon in New Jersey on 30 Years of Subspecialized Care
When I joined the practice in 2003, NJBS was a three-person group. The partners who hired...
Surgical Innovation Spotlight: Dr. Roy Vingan and the Lateral Approach for Spinal Fusion Surgery
He first heard about the lateral approach in 2006, and flew out to San Diego to...
Lumbar Discectomy vs. Conservative Treatment: When Is Surgery the Better Option?
For Mark, a 42-year-old Bergen County father of two and avid weekend cyclist, discomfort in his...
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement vs. Cervical Fusion: Recovery, Mobility, and Long-Term Outcomes
For Andrea, a 39-year-old New Jersey marketing executive and mother of two, persistent neck pain began...
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...