A pioneering study by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that the amount of opioid painkillers a person uses before elective spine surgery could be predicted by their belief in … Read More
Arachnoiditis is a neurological condition that causes pain in the lower back and legs, numbness, and tingling sensations. It is caused by inflammation of the arachnoid, one of … Read More
Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is a condition characterized by excessive movement at the junction between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), the first two cervical vertebrae at the top … Read More
HARTFORD, Conn. – Dr. Vijay Yanamadala, a highly regarded neurosurgeon from Hartford HealthCare, recently performed an intricate spinal fusion on a 95-year-old patient, delivering a remarkable outcome that … Read More
A vertebral compression fracture occurs when a spinal vertebra collapses, typically due to osteoporosis or trauma. This type of fracture can cause sudden, severe back pain, a loss … Read More
A herniated disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the tougher exterior. This can irritate nearby nerves and … Read More
Surgery for disc herniation is typically considered as a last resort when conservative treatments have failed to provide adequate relief. Before resorting to surgery, healthcare providers usually recommend … Read More
Back pain is a common issue among office workers, primarily due to long hours spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer. A sedentary lifestyle, coupled … Read More
In neurosurgery, robotic technology is primarily used for spine surgery. Per Dr. Fernando Diaz, the concept is similar to GPS technology in your car, where precision comes from … Read More
April 06, 2023 — Vail, Colorado Dr. Michael Gallizzi, a robotic and endoscopic spine surgeon who is one of the newest members of The Steadman Clinic's elite surgical … Read More