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Spinal Fusion

What is a spinal fusion?

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that involves permanently joining vertebrae together and fusing them into a...

Lumbar Transformal Epidural Steroid Injection

What is a lumbar transformal epidural steroid injection?

A lumbar transformal epidural steroid injection is a non-surgical procedure that ...

Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Bulging, slipped or herniated discs can occur due to arthritis, trauma or aging and are a common cause of severe back pain when a nerve i...

Laminectomy

A laminectomy is a surgical procedure typically performed on patients with spinal stenosis that suffer from chronic back pain. A laminect...

Kyphoplasty

As we age, bone strength decreases and can cause fractures in the spine called vertebral compression fractures. A vertebral compression f...

Facet Joint Injection

What is a facet joint injection?

The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become irritated and painful. A facet...

Radiofrequency Ablation

What is radiofrequency ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to provide longer term back pain relief than that provi...

Epidural Steroid Injection

What are epidural steroid injections?

Conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis can compress nerves, causing severe pain and ...

Quadriceps Tendon Tear

What is a quadriceps tendon tear?

Tendons are strong cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bones. The quadriceps tendon works wit...