Category : Spine and Back

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...

How Subspecialized Care Makes a Difference in Evaluating the Top Neurosurgeons in New Jersey

Rather than a generalist model, New Jersey Brain and Spine operates as a highly subspecialized neurosurgical...

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Why a Second Evaluation is Crucial for deciding to get a Spinal Fusion

As a spine specialist, I’ve had hundreds of conversations with patients who feel overwhelmed by this...

A Comprehensive Guide to Spine Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Herniated discs occur most frequently in people between the ages of 30 and 50. The condition...

Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing Down the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches

Spinal stenosis can be caused by several factors. Normally the vertebral canal will provide enough room...

What to Expect Before Your Lumbar Discectomy Procedure

Your physician may recommend this type of surgery if you have a herniated disc in your...

Is Herniated Disc Surgery Necessary

Herniated Disc Surgery & Recovery Time: What to Expect?

With the natural aging process, discs dehydrate and lose resiliency, making them more susceptible to wear....