Back surgery comes in two main forms: traditional open back surgery and minimally-invasive back surgery. The traditional, open back surgery has been around longer as compared to the minimally-invasive variety. Open surgery involves the surgeon making extensive, large incisions … Read more
What is lumbar microdiscectomy? Several patients complain of lower back pain radiating down the legs along with a sensation of tingling and numbness (referred to as sciatic pain). This is attributed to the herniation of the inter-vertebral disc material on … Read more
There are great advances taking place in minimally invasive spine surgery. In order to benefit from them, the healthcare consumer must take an active role. The best healthcare will not find you; you have to seek it out. While … Read more
Minimally invasive surgery is a developing new field, which is being performed by a limited number of spine surgeons for a very limited number of procedures.Minimally invasive surgery, also known as “keyhole” surgery, uses a thin, telescope-like instrument … Read more