Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Less Is More how we can help Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Overview Since ancient times, physicians have recognized the value of observing injured or diseased internal organs. The challenge with this diagnostic and treatment strategy was the potential for patient complications associated with the incisions and muscle damage caused by this […]
Rhizotomy: Immediate Relief for Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Pain how we can help Rhizotomy Overview Facet and sacroiliac joint conditions can be very painful. If the pain does not subside with chiropractic care, physical therapy, medication, and other non-invasive treatments, injections may be considered. Depending on the response to these injections, a rhizotomy may be
Total Disc Replacement: A Body in Motion Tends to Stay in Motion how we can help Total Disc Replacement Overview Sir Isaac Newton famously formulated three fundamental laws of motion. The First Law, also called the “Law of Inertia,” states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced
What Is Lumbar Fusion Surgery? how we can help Lumbar Fusion Surgery Overview Spinal fusions have been performed for decades and this procedure is undertaken for a variety of conditions. These conditions include spondylolisthesis which involves one, two or more vertebrae slipping forward, relative to the vertebrae below it, spinal deformity, scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, stenosis,
Kyphoplasty: A Minimally Invasive Procedure to Treat Spinal Fractures how we can help Kyphoplasty Overview In many ways, spine surgery requires an understanding of structural engineering. The spinal column is analogous to an intricately designed structure which might require periodic repairs. Just as buildings can be damaged by fires, natural disasters and common wear and
Spinal Fusion Surgery: The Benefits and Limitations how we can help An Overview of Spinal Fusion Surgery Spinal Fusion is a surgical procedure performed to “fuse” two or more vertebrae together. This procedure is done with the use of bone graft material and surgical hardware such as plates, rods, or screws to allow healing of
What Is a Discectomy and When Is it Performed? how we can help Discectomy Overview Since its founding, more than 45 years ago, the spine surgeons at Texas Back Institute have performed tens of thousands of surgical procedures, but interestingly, discectomy has been performed more than any other. This is particularly good news for patients
Getting to the Root of the Problem with Decompression Surgery how we can help Decompression Surgery Overview One of the most common reasons people miss work each year is from back pain. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, “75 to 85 percent of Americans will experience
What is Cervical Fusion? how we can help Cervical Fusion Overview The cervical spine (neck) is comprised of seven stacked bones called vertebrae, labeled C1 through C7. The cervical spine connects to the skull and the upper back at about shoulder level. When viewed from the side, it forms a lordotic curve which is a
Balancing Stability and Motion: Dynamic Stabilization Surgery how we can help Dynamic Stabilization Surgery Overview Spinal instability is a broad term used to describe the occurrence of abnormal movement or alignment between the spinal vertebrae. It can be caused by many factors, including degenerative changes in the spine, infections, tumors, trauma, or genetic abnormalities. The
