C.J. Mosley place on IR with Cervical Herniated Disc

C.J. Mosley was place on injured reserve due to a cervical herniated nucleus pulposus in his neck.  This probably marks the end of his tenure with the NY Jets considering his age of 32 and considering he has a cap hit of $12.784 million next year,...

Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain associated with various spinal conditions. Here are some reasons why they might be prescribed: Herniated Disc: When a disc in the spine presses on a nerve,...

The Differential of Arm Pain, Is The Source Coming From The Neck or The Shoulder?

Differentiating between arm pain originating from the shoulder versus the neck can be challenging, as both areas can produce similar symptoms. However, there are some key differences and specific signs that can help you distinguish between the two:...

Microdiscectomy

Microdiscectomy A microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression, laminotomy, diskectomy, or decompression, is a type of minimally invasive spine surgery that is typically performed to treat patients with a herniated lumbar disc. During the procedure, a small part of the bone is removed...

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Minimally Invasive – Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) is a surgical procedure that joins two segments of the spine together through a posterior approach involving two small one inch incision.  The procedure is designed to stabilize...

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is an advanced surgical approach that aims to treat spinal conditions with less disruption to surrounding tissues compared to traditional open surgery. It utilizes specialized techniques and tools to access and treat the spine through small incisions,...

The Most Common Types of Spine Surgery

Back pain is among the most common chronic pain conditions and is often successfully treated with medications and conservative management. However, some people fail to respond to these therapies and are thus considered for surgical treatment. Doctors only recommend surgery when all other...