Neck pain is a very common problem. Approximately 20% of individuals may be affected by this problem at any given point of time. With changing work habits, the problem is ever increasing. It is of utmost importance to know the causes, prevention and treatment of neck pain. Neck pain is a broad term. It isContinue reading “Neck pain -Causes, Prevention, & Treatment”
Category Archives: Spine health
Lumbar decompression surgery
Lumbar canal stenosis is a common problem in the elderly. The gold standard of treatment for this condition is a lumbar decompression surgery. As the name suggests, decompression refers to the removal of pressure. Lumbar canal stenosis is a condition which denotes tightening or stenosis of the lumbar canal. The nerves within the canal doContinue reading “Lumbar decompression surgery”
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a surgery performed for herniated intervertebral disc in cervical spine. This surgery remains the most widely done and preferred procedure for symptomatic cervical disc herniations. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(short form ACDF) is the commonest procedure performed for herniated cervical discs. Anterior refers to front, as the surgery isContinue reading “Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery”
Lumbar laminectomy – Indications, results and cost
Lumbar laminectomy surgery is also called decompressive laminectomy surgery. or open lumbar decompression. The surgery is done to remove the lamina(posterior part of a vertebra), which is the bone covering the spinal canal. The nerves in the spine are contained within the spinal canal.
Is Smartphone the cause of your neck pain?
Smartphone use can cause neck pain. Use the phone correctly to prevent neck pain. Do not bend your head too much while using phone.
What is Lumbar Spondylosis?
Wondering what exactly is meaning of Lumbar spondylosis? Learn more about definition, causes, and treatment.
Why Spine Surgeries fail?
Failed spine surgery cause persistent back pain or weakness. Failed back surgery causes and outcomes.
L5 S1 Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Do you need l5 s1/Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery? If yes
then you are at right place.We help you to understand the needs of Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery, techniques of surgery and expectations from surgery.
MIS Lumbar Decompression
Minimally invasive surgery for relief of symptoms of Lumbar canal or spinal stenosis (MIS Lumbar decompression). Learn more about best treatment and results and how it is better than open Lumbar laminectomy.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to severe pain along the back of leg. Learn more about Sciatica pain, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
