If you get a bump on your knee or your arm, the injury site might swell up a little. The same can be said for a head injury, but swelling in the brain can have serious consequences. Today, we take a closer look at what happens when there’s swelling in your brain, and the non-operative […]
Archives for December 2015
Neurosurgery and the July Effect
Mistakes are a part of life, but nobody wants a mistake to happen in the operating room. Unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, slip ups still occur during surgery. Experienced surgeons know what to look for and how to manage their team to best prevent surgical errors, but experienced surgeons also make the best teachers, so […]
The Benefits Of Physical Therapy For Back Pain
A lot of patients visit my practice because they are dealing with debilitating back pain. Be it from an acute injury or spinal degeneration over the decades, back pain is a complex problem that isn’t always easy to solve. Unlike a broken arm that heals with rest and casting, back injuries often involve a more […]
Bone Spurs in Your Spine – Causes and Treatment
Similar to disc degeneration, bone spurs (osteophytes) are another painful back condition that can set in as we age. In fact, the two conditions are very similar, as bone spurs generally indicate that a patient is experiencing spinal degeneration. Today, we take a closer look and why bone spurs form in your spine, and how […]
The Benefits of Spinal Fusion Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery can help a wide variety of patients. If the pain in your back is due to a degenerative disc, a spinal fracture or a herniated spinal disc, minimally invasive spine surgery can help combat your pain. As the name implies, minimally invasive spine surgery only requires a small incision in […]
