Back and Neck Surgery FAQ
Frequently asked questions about back surgery and neck surgery, including latest developments.
Bone Graft in Spinal Fusions
Bone grafts are used in spinal fusion surgery to transplant bone tissue to places in the skeleton where spinal stabilization is needed. There are a number of types of bone grafts, from allografts, to autografts to engineered bone tissue.
Bone grafts are used in spinal fusion surgery to transplant bone tissue to places in the skeleton where spinal stabilization is needed. There are a number of types of bone grafts, from allografts, to autografts to engineered bone tissue.
Is a Spinal Fusion Commonly Given During Surgery for Herniated Disc?
Spinal fusion addresses disc problems by fusing the vertebrae together. But is spinal fusion necessary in all discectomies and back surgeries addressing disc problems?
Spinal fusion addresses disc problems by fusing the vertebrae together. But is spinal fusion necessary in all discectomies and back surgeries addressing disc problems?
Is Spinal Fusion the Best Treatment for Low Back Pain?
Is spinal fusion the best treatment for low back pain? Learn about spinal fusion for low back pain.
Is spinal fusion the best treatment for low back pain? Learn about spinal fusion for low back pain.
What is Back Surgery?
While back surgery is not the first treatment for back pain, there is some speculation that it may be overprescribed in America. Find out more about this and what the 3 main things that back surgery can do.
While back surgery is not the first treatment for back pain, there is some speculation that it may be overprescribed in America. Find out more about this and what the 3 main things that back surgery can do.
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.
What is a Vertebroplasty?
Compression fractures are often caused by osteoporosis, and they can be very painful. A new surgical treatment for compression fractures, called percutaneous vertebroplasty promises spinal stability and pain relief.
Compression fractures are often caused by osteoporosis, and they can be very painful. A new surgical treatment for compression fractures, called percutaneous vertebroplasty promises spinal stability and pain relief.
What are the anatomical reasons for having back surgery?
What are the anatomical reasons for having back surgery?
What are the anatomical reasons for having back surgery?
I have back pain. Does this mean I need back surgery?
I have back pain. Does this mean I need back surgery?
I have back pain. Does this mean I need back surgery?
I have back pain, but the MRI did not reveal a problem anatomically. Will surgery help me?
I have back pain, but the MRI did not reveal a problem anatomically. Will surgery help me?
I have back pain, but the MRI did not reveal a problem anatomically. Will surgery help me?
When is it Time for a Back Surgeon?
Sometimes low back pain comes and goes, sometimes it is indicative of problem not related to your spine and sometimes it is appropriate to seek a surgeon. This article focuses on knowing when it is time to consider surgery for back pain.
Sometimes low back pain comes and goes, sometimes it is indicative of problem not related to your spine and sometimes it is appropriate to seek a surgeon. This article focuses on knowing when it is time to consider surgery for back pain.