Neck Pain
Video: ACDF vs. Artificial Disc Replacement for Neck Pain
Dr. Wissam Asfahani
Learn the difference between anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) vs. artificial disc replacement and the pros and cons of each in this…
Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as spinal surgery, is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, central and peripheral nervous system, and cerebrovascular system.
Back Pain
Neurosurgery One
A herniated disc, also referred to as a slipped disc, is a very common cause of pain that occurs most often in people in their mid-30s to mid-50s.
Back Pain
When Should You See a Neurosurgeon for Neck Pain?
Dr. Wissam Asfahani
Neck pain is a common ailment that can usually be treated at home, but when should you see a doctor?
Spine Surgery
Eating For Better Recovery From Spine Surgery
Kelly Boals-Mosher
Nutrition is a key component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. ERAS offers a unique pain medication protocol and extensive patient education.
Spine Surgery
ERAS Helps Patients Recover Quicker After Back Surgery
Neurosurgery One
Patient’s second spine surgery was different from the first, thanks to the ERAS program. In fact, she says the results were “miraculously different.”…
Doctor explaining the spine to his patientSpine Surgery
The Best Way to Recover After Spine Surgery is to Prepare Before Surgery
Kelly Boals-Mosher
Recovering after spine surgery is more successful if you prepare well before surgery. There may be restrictions for up to six weeks after surgery.
Back Pain
See a Neurosurgeon For Nerve Damage and Pain In Back
Dr. J. Adair Prall
If you have persistent pain or numbness in your lower back, arms or legs, a neurosurgeon has the training and expertise to help relieve that pain.
Pain Management
Use of pain medications after spine surgery
Dr. Jason Peragine
Patients who are preparing for spine surgery should know what to expect about taking pain medications after surgery.
Back Pain
What Can I Expect During Recovery From Back Surgery?
Kelly Boals-Mosher
Every spine surgery patient, and every spine surgery, is unique. One thing that all patients have in common: questions about their recovery.
Neck Pain
Disc Replacement Surgery For Neck Pain Offers Many Advantages
Dr. Jason McGowan
Two of the most common neck surgery options for pain and numbness in arms are fusion surgery and cervical artificial disc replacement surgery.
Spine Surgery
Shining A Light On The Facts Of Laser Spine Surgery
Dr. Jason McGowan
Laser spine surgery is sometimes used to describe minimally invasive spine surgery.
Attractive self determined elderly male with gray hair and beard holding hands in front of him while doing side lunges in gym, having serious concentrated facial expression, dressed in sportswearBack Pain
Steve Kerr Aside, Spine Surgery Works In Right Cases
Dr. Jason McGowan
Discectomy to repair a ruptured disc is a common spine surgery and has very low complication rates.
