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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...

Herniated Disc

What is a herniated disc?

A herniated or “slipped” disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. It can cause severe ...

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...

Compression Fractures

What is a compression fracture?

Fractures caused by osteoporosis most often occur in the spine and are called vertebral compression fractu...

Cervical Radiculopathy

What is a cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, is a condition caused by an irritation or compres...

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...

Patellar tendon tear

What's a patellar tendon tear?

Tendons are strong cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bones. The patellar tendon works with the...

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury

What is a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury?

Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. The medial collater...