NECK SPECIFIC TOPICS
What to Ask the Spine Surgeon When Considering Neck Surgery?
By Sanjay Jatana, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
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]
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]
The new O-arm provides the most advanced surgical navigation tool
Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna was the first hospital in Alaska to install the most current surgical navigation technology — the O-arm. O-arm® Surgical [read more]
The Artificial Disc Offers New Hope for those with Herniated Discs
While most back or neck pain is caused by either a muscle or ligament strain, which never requires surgery, some people can herniate a [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]
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 Problems with Spinal Fusion in the Neck
By Sanjay Jatana, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
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
Problems specific to treating herniated discs in the neck
By Dr. Michael Rohan, Jr.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon