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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...

February 20, 2022
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Laminectomy

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

February 20, 2022
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Kyphoplasty

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

February 20, 2022
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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 ...

February 20, 2022
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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...

February 20, 2022
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Radiofrequency Ablation

What is radiofrequency ablation?

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

February 20, 2022
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Compression Fractures

What is a compression fracture?

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

February 20, 2022
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Cervical Radiculopathy

What is a cervical radiculopathy?

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

February 20, 2022
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Epidural Steroid Injection

What are epidural steroid injections?

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

February 20, 2022
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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...

February 20, 2022
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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...

February 20, 2022
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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...

February 20, 2022