Back and Neck Surgery
It is best to be an inquiring consumer before signing on to surgery. This category gives glossaries, FAQs, articles and resources on the types of back and neck surgeries, and pre and post treatments.
What is Back Surgery?
Is back surgery over-prescribed? What are the only 3 problems that back surgery can address? The answer to these questions are in What is Back Surgery?
Is back surgery over-prescribed? What are the only 3 problems that back surgery can address? The answer to these questions are in What is Back Surgery?
Artificial Disc - Total Disc Replacement Surgery
The artificial disc is a new type of spine surgery for disc problems. Disc replacement surgery addresses one of the problems with spinal fusion – the limitation of movement at the place where the surgery is done, which may, in turn, cause problems in spinal joints above and below the surgical area, later. But for some this benefit does not come without a price.
The artificial disc is a new type of spine surgery for disc problems. Disc replacement surgery addresses one of the problems with spinal fusion – the limitation of movement at the place where the surgery is done, which may, in turn, cause problems in spinal joints above and below the surgical area, later. But for some this benefit does not come without a price.
Scoliosis Stapling
Spinal stapling is one of several new treatments for scoliosis. It is much less invasive than spinal fusion, and may be able to reverse the formation of the curve in very young people.
Spinal stapling is one of several new treatments for scoliosis. It is much less invasive than spinal fusion, and may be able to reverse the formation of the curve in very young people.
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome - FBSS?
There is no guarantee that a back surgery will be successful. Doctors have given a name to back surgery that fails to relieve back pain or otherwise harms the patient. It is called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, or FBSS.
There is no guarantee that a back surgery will be successful. Doctors have given a name to back surgery that fails to relieve back pain or otherwise harms the patient. It is called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, or FBSS.
Will Surgery Treat Back Pain?
From WebMD Medical News, an article gives research findings that surgery often won't cure back pain. It offers a look at treatment approaches from a psychological vantage point.
From WebMD Medical News, an article gives research findings that surgery often won't cure back pain. It offers a look at treatment approaches from a psychological vantage point.
The Use of Implants in Neck Surgery
The Use of Implants in Neck Surgery
The Use of Implants in Neck Surgery