There are an estimated 700,000 people living in the United States with a brain tumor. This year, about 85,000 more will receive the diagnosis. These conditions don't discriminate and can change everything for the patient and their loved ones. When you receive this diagnosis, you can feel helpless and lost. However, you must keep up [...]
Having a herniated or ruptured disc can happen without you even knowing it. It could have come and gone with no symptoms, then again you could know it right away. Have you been diagnosed with a herniated disc, or feeling as if there could be something wrong? Treatment of herniated discs will vary and must be determined [...]
Cervical myelopathy is a condition that commonly affects older US adults. Compression of the spinal cord in the neck is to blame for the disorder. It can cause debilitating symptoms that may or may not worsen over time. As many as one-quarter of patients will need multiple operations for recurring symptoms. Keep reading to learn [...]
Dealing with neck problems? Unfortunately, you're not alone. One study found that as many as 80 percent of people (and women more than men) will deal with neck pain or other troubles during their lifetime. While having neck issues is common, what you may be experiencing can vary greatly. For example, some neck problems can be [...]
Everyone gets spinal fusion surgery for different reasons, but there is one reason every prospective patient shares: a desire to reduce spinal pain. Knowing this, it is time to explore what is spinal fusion, what spinal fusion recovery looks like, and everything else to know about spinal fusion—including how it could improve someone's movement. Keep reading [...]
Are you dealing with back pain? Chronic back or neck pain can cause a crippling and lasting negative effect on a patient's life. Patients usually seek help first from their family or primary care doctor. However, if you need to undergo spinal surgery, you will want to opt for the best back surgeon. A successful [...]
Have you heard of spinal stenosis? It's a relatively common condition among elderly people but not exclusively - people under 65 can also suffer from the condition. But what is the solution? Pain relief, physiotherapy, steroids, and surgery are all options. Surgery stands out, however, as a more effective treatment than the more remedial options. We're going [...]
Are you experiencing pain after a car accident? Or do you feel numbness or pain along one side of your body? These are both signs of some common spine conditions, which we'll explain in detail below. We also share many other examples of spinal disorders and their symptoms. If you've been noticing strange symptoms originating [...]
There's a reason we call persistent trouble a "pain in the neck." Neck pain interferes with almost everything you try to do, even sleeping. The good news is, it usually goes away on its own. But what happens when literal neck pain is the persistent trouble that won't go away? Well, in this case, you need [...]
Did you know that there are more than 45,000 surgeons in the United States alone? So if you are having a hard time figuring out how to find the best neurosurgeon, you are really not alone. Ready to stop researching "what does a neurosurgeon do?" Fortunately for you, we've got you covered. As you may imagine, neurosurgery can [...]
