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Revolutionizing Spine Care…Changing Lives

Dr. Theodore Belanger

December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Osteoporosis Now Affecting a Younger Group

There was a time when osteoporosis was a disease which was largely suffered by postmenopausal women. However recent studies have shown its incidence is spreading among younger men and women. Researchers are calling this new type of the disease: secondary osteoporosis.  This disease has always been on the radar of…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Aging Baby Boomers Experience Spinal Cord Compression

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to a recent story in the Wall Street Journal, the most common form of spinal cord problem of Americans over 55 is spinal cord compression. Since this group is a part of the “Baby Boomers,” largest demographic group in U.S. history, this problem is affecting many people and perhaps…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

The Three Words Bruce Frantz Thought He Would Never Hear Again: Take a Hike!

When Bruce Frantz and his wife Beverly retired in 2002, they were looking forward to spending time on their passion – hiking Yellowstone National Park. The natural majesty of this pristine environment has charmed people like the Frantz’s since humans first discovered it. Unfortunately, Bruce’s excruciating back pain kept him…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Dallas Spine Surgeon Takes on the Greatest Challenge of His Career

The world-class spine surgery skills of Dr. Theodore Belanger will be evident for the world to observe this week when the Texas Back Institute surgeon performs two, extremely challenging surgical procedures on two young people who have been transported from Ethiopia. The two patients, who have allowed us to share…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

A Remarkable Scientific Discovery: The Specific Gene Which Can Cause Scoliosis

Using human genes to diagnose and even prevent disease has been the primary motivation behind the mapping of the human genome. For those suffering the incurable condition of scoliosis, this prospect became a little clearer recently. For the spine experts at Texas Back Institute who treat hundreds of scoliosis cases…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Recognizing Thoracic Spine Myelopathy

We have recently covered the details of myelopathy, which is a spine condition that results from compression of the spinal cord. Myelopathy symptoms may cause weakness of the hands and/or legs, problems with walking, balance, and coordination. Additionally, loss of normal bowel, bladder, or sexual function may develop. The condition…

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