Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, can be mild or severe. Usually diagnosed during adolescence, it may require no treatment or be severe enough for a surgical solution. Learn about its symptoms and the multiple treatment options for patients.
Central nervous system tumors, such as brain and spinal tumors, are relatively rare, but they can be serious. Learn about various types of tumors here, as well as symptoms and surgical treatment that can restore mobility and wellbeing.
Spinal compression fractures occur when the vertebrae collapse after traumatic injury. You’re especially vulnerable if you have osteoporosis. Learn about a surgery that repairs, lengthens, and stabilizes your vertebrae after a fracture: kyphoplasty.
Minimally invasive surgery has been a game changer in the world of medicine, especially for addressing spinal conditions. Learn about its many benefits, from hastening healing to reduced infection chances. Read on to learn more.
Sometimes back pain is just that, but other times it can point to something more serious, like a spinal tumor. Read on to learn about the different types of spinal tumors, what we know about their cause, treatments, and more.
You can sustain a spinal fracture by simply moving awkwardly if you have osteoporosis, or you might suffer a more complex injury from a fall or car accident. Conservative and surgical solutions exist for a fracture’s pain and damage. Learn more here.
Wear and tear on your discs increases as you get older, and injuries and lifestyle habits can worsen the condition. The pain can become excruciating, but conservative and surgical treatment options do exist. Learn more here.
Scoliosis in pre-teens and adolescents is a common condition, but how can you tell when it warrants treatment, including corrective surgery? A comprehensive evaluation tells your physician if your child has scoliosis. If they do, don't panic.
Nearly 80% of people will, at some point during their lifetime, suffer from back pain. Most are traced to degenerative problems and injury, but tumors develop in and around the spine, too. Learn about what types of tumors exist and treatments here.
If you’re one of the millions affected by lower back or neck pain, you may have spinal stenosis. But did you know you could also be suffering from it if you have leg cramps, tingling, and numbness? Learn more about symptoms and treatment here.
Scoliosis causes spinal deformity and pain, but it can also fly under the radar, symptomless. Whether you’re a teen or an adult, multiple effective treatments exist that bring relief, from medications to surgical interventions.
When spine surgery is performed using minimally invasive techniques as opposed to traditional ones, you’re spared from pain, lengthy recovery time, and more. Learn about the many benefits of this advanced surgical modality here.
There’s no such thing as garden variety spinal fractures. Usually the result of serious trauma, they can also be caused by chronic conditions like osteoporosis. Learn about different types of fractures and the range of effective treatments for them.
Scoliosis causes your spine to curve and can emerge in adolescence or adulthood. Some sufferers need no treatment, while others might require surgical intervention. Learn to spot obvious and subtle scoliosis symptoms to better understand it.
Osteoporosis-related spinal fractures are a serious and painful affliction for millions of sufferers. There are effective, advanced, and minimally invasive surgical solutions that can stabilize the spine and relieve fracture pain. Learn more here.
Certain things you can't control lead to back pain, and conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis. But everyday habits and lifestyle practices greatly impact your spine, too. Learn some simple tweaks to enhance your spine strength and health.
The number of patients needing corrective surgery after an initial procedure failed to get the desired results is remarkable. Learn about the many conditions revision spine surgery treats, and how relief can finally be yours.
It’s well known that sitting all day at work is the enemy of your back, but did you know that sitting at home at this time of social distancing is just as bad, and maybe even worse? Learn how you can avoid back problems while at home.
COVID-19 has transformed the way office visits with your physician are facilitated. Rest assured that via the latest technology, we’re prepared to deliver care that’s as comprehensive and compassionate as it’s always been.
Back pain is common as people get older. However, it’s not something you have to accept as normal, and you don’t have to live with it. Many treatment options can bring relief — both noninvasive and surgical.
Do you have chronic back pain that comes and goes? Do your symptoms flare up from even the smallest amount of physical activity? These are just a few of the signs that could indicate you have spinal stenosis; keep reading to learn more.
When you have scoliosis, it’s important to manage your condition so it won’t continue to worsen as you age.
Did you know that spinal fusion isn’t the only option to repair your damaged disc? Artificial disc replacement offers many advantages, including postsurgery freedom of movement. Read on to learn more.
You’ve been through spine surgery, yet you still have pain. It’s very important to realize that this is normal. Learn how to manage it successfully with your physician so you can enjoy life again.
It hurts to stand, it hurts to sit, you can’t bend, and nothing helps. You may be a candidate for spinal fusion. If you’re worried about what that’ll mean for your mobility afterwards, here’s what you need to know.
Back pain can be some of the most frustrating and debilitating pain of all. If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, spinal decompression may be your best option for relief. Read more to learn if this treatment is right for you.
A spinal fracture, or “broken back,” can leave you in serious condition — but it doesn't have to be the end of your life. Read more to learn about the possibilities for life after a spinal fracture.
Uneven hips, shoulders, or a protruding ribcage can all indicate an abnormal curvature of the spine, a condition called scoliosis. Discover why it’s so important to detect scoliosis in its early stages, as well as the treatment options.
Degenerative disc disease describes pain associated with the natural deterioration of the cushioning spinal discs that happens over time. Though everyone experiences reduced performance of these discs, not everyone suffers from chronic pain.
Recent advancements in spinal fusion surgery have increased their success rates, shortened hospital stays, and made for faster recovery times. But, a little planning can make the process go even smoother.
After failing all means of conservative treatment for back pain, a man in his 40s presented with neurological deficits and spinal instability as well as intractable, worsening pain that traveled from his right hip and buttock down the posterolateral aspect
Recent Advances in Techniques & Technology Transform Adult Spine Stabilization Surgery Advancements in fixation techniques and technology are revolutionizing spine stabilization surgery for adults with spinal column deformities. Marc Agulnick, MD collabor
Lateral Extracavitary Corpectomy for Spine Tumors is Effective & Safe A patient presented with persistent, progressive back pain unrelated to level of activity and refractory to medication. An X-ray and MRI revealed the presence of a tumor on his spine.
Pilot Study Explores Efficacy of Hypothermia for Spinal Cord Injury One of the latest approaches to treating traumatic brain injury, hypothermia has been gaining increasing attention for its potential use after spinal cord injuries. Recent media reports
A Novel Approach to Revision of Anterior Cervical Instrumentation Following a motor vehicle accident, a man in his 40s presented with bilateral facet fractures. He had undergone an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) nearly a decade earlier. A
Choosing the Best Spine Surgeon If you have seen your primary care physician and they recommend that you see a surgeon for further examination what is the next step? Your health is not something to take lightly, therefore you should spend time researching
How to Approach Back Pain Most of us experience acute low back pain at some point in our lives. While these episodes can be extremely painful and cause significant disruption in our daily lives, most episodes of low back pain will get better with time (ab
Scoliosis Myths and the Truth Scoliosis, while a common problem for people of all ages, is frequently misunderstood. We would like to clarify some of the misunderstandings about this spine condition, one we commonly treat with great success. 1. Having sco
Spinal stenosis is a painful condition resulting from the compression of spinal cord caused by bone degeneration and the loss of dura space surrounding the spinal cord. The condition tends to worsen with age. Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical spinal steno
Spinal fusion is a surgical technique that fuses affected vertebrae together in order to stop motion between them. A spinal fusion may be done to relieve symptoms of many back conditions, including: Degenerative disc disease Spinal stenosis Scoliosis Fract
We all get stressed sometimes, but how that stress affects us is different for each individual. I’m sure you have all heard the saying “Where do you hold your stress?” For some it can be mentally fatiguing and for others it can have physical effects. What
Back Pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States with 80% of Americans being affected by back pain in their lifetime. Dr. Benjamin Cohen and his team are adept at diagnosing and treating the many causes of back pain. Dr. Cohen is a diploma
Spinal Fractures Information Spinal injuries can range from as mild as a minor whiplash, to as serious as a spinal cord trauma. Spinal fractures are one type of spinal injury which can benign as a simple compression fracture or as serious as a “burst fract
Back and neck injuries are possible in any sport – from football all the way to golf. In fact, 1/5th of all sports injuries occur in the lower back or neck. It’s important to understand how and why these injuries occur in order for us to do everything that
During an average snowfall, a person with a normal sized house and driveway will usually end up shoveling over a thousand pounds of snow. This makes it quite easy to strain or hurt your back. If you do hurt your back, stop shoveling immediately and take a
Occasionally, young athletes who play sports injure their neck or backs. Many issues occur after repeatedly overusing the structures of the spine. Consequently, suitable treatment of a young athlete is comprised of a thorough doctor evaluation with imaging
The thoracic spine is made up of the 12 vertebrae between the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine). Injury to the thoracic spine is much less common that lumbar and cervical injury because the thoracic spine is more heavily protected by the
Our spine glossary explains some common terms related to spine surgery and back conditions. 1. Arthritis – Inflammation of a joint usually characterized by swelling, pain, and restriction of motion. 2. Bone Plate – Usually a relatively thin metal device w
While the internet age has offered up many modern-day conveniences, if often proves futile when patients research their health issues, self-diagnose and subject themselves to a myriad of inappropriate, and occasionally harmful, treatment methods. A patient
Herniated discs can be a trying injury to overcome for many people. Approximately one out of three adults who do not have current or previous back pain has significant disc abnormality. This means that there is a very good chance that they have or will dev