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The Latest in Lumbar Disc Replacement Technology
Artificial Disc Replacement for the neck area, referred to as the cervical spine, has been used successfully in the United States for over 15 years, beginning with the Charité® cervical disc released in 2004. More recently, artificial discs have become [read more]
The Latest in Lumbar Disc Replacement Technology
Artificial Disc Replacement for the neck area, referred to as the cervical spine, has been used successfully in the United States for over 15 years, beginning with the Charité® [read more]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – How Does It Work?
In traditional spine surgery, the surgeon makes a three inch incision to access the herniated disc, which can disrupt ligaments and tendons making recovery longer and more painful. By [read more]
Back outdoors with Dr. Craig Humphreys
Diagnosis: Severe spinal stenosis with bilateral leg painTreatment: Decompressive laminectomy and foraminotomyFor the past seven years, Frank and his wife Deborah have operated a popular [read more]
How therapy is used to treat chronic back pain without surgery
Sadly, many back and neck pain sufferers travel from doctor to doctor trying to find relief from recurring back pain symptoms and spasms. Along [read more]
Get the Rx for Rotation IN RECREATION
Why is that all of the fun outdoor sports place extra strain on the back? The reality is that tennis and golf are perhaps [read more]
HOW YOGA CAN HELP YOUR BACK THIS YEAR
Yoga is becoming a popular recreational activity for both men and women. Yoga, which has been around for thousands of years, is a form [read more]
Dr. Craig Humphreys travels to Kenya to provide free spine surgery for those in need
Throughout Dr. Humphreys’ career, he has looked for ways to give back to patients and the communities in which he has served. Over the [read more]
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find centers that specialize in artificial disc surgery? Spine specialists can include neurosurgeons specialized in spine surgery, orthopedic surgeons specialized in [read more]
How Injections Alleviate Back and Neck Pain Symptoms
Back and neck pain can sometimes be caused by a disc bulge or herniation that presses on a nearby nerve root branching off from [read more]
Spine Therapy – Treat Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Spine therapy relieves pain and makes the back stronger, more flexible & resistant to future strain Sadly, many back and neck pain sufferers travel [read more]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Traditional “open” spine surgery may require several days in the hospital as it may involve a three-inch long incision, in which muscles and tissues [read more]
The Risks and Challenges of Artificial Disc in the Low Back
While there are risks of any surgery, one should be especially cautious when it comes to operating on the spine. If you are faced [read more]
What is Adjacent Segment Disease and Why is it Important?
Between the vertebrae are discs that act as shock absorbers and allow your neck to move freely side to side and forward and backward. [read more]
What You Need to Know About Herniated Discs
The spine is composed of many vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Between these bones are discs, which act as shock absorbers. The [read more]
Lumbar Disc Replacement vs Cervical Disc Replacement?
By Maahir Haque, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
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Who Qualifies for Artificial Disc Replacement?
By John Stokes, MD
Board-Certified Neurological Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in Spine Surgery
What to Ask the Spine Surgeon When Considering Neck Surgery?
By Sanjay Jatana, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
The Problems with Spinal Fusion in the Neck
By Sanjay Jatana, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
Lumbar Disc Replacement vs Cervical Disc Replacement?
By Maahir Haque, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
Problems specific to treating herniated discs in the neck
By Dr. Michael Rohan, Jr.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
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