Inspired Spine

In a previous article we offered some tips for taking care of children when you suffer from back pain. Now we’re going to take a look at the other side of the equation – taking care of kids who have…

Inspired Spine, a Minnesota-based spine surgery innovation company, has reached the milestone of completing 500 Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedures. This truly minimally invasive surgical technique is revolutionizing the performance of lumbar interbody fusions. Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) April…

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While occasional stress can motivate us to overcome challenges, chronic stress takes a toll on the body in profound ways, including the health of the spine. The connection between stress and spinal health…

Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes the narrowing of the spinal canal and can lead to severe pain, tingling, and numbness. It occurs mostly in adults who are 50 or older. It can happen due to arthritis, herniated discs,…

A disc bulge means that at least 50% or more of the disc has pressure on it beyond the natural boundaries. This pressure is usually related to weakness or an increase in spinal load. The spinal conditions that cause the…

One of the basic components for a spinal fusion surgery is a bone graft. Bone grafts are used to stimulate bone healing and to offer support to the spine by filling gaps between two vertebrae (spinal bones). Thousands of bone…

Oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLLIF) is a minimally invasive keyhole procedure used to achieve lumbar vertebrae spine fusion. Unlike other spinal fusion procedures, OLLIF is performed as an outpatient surgery for many people. Here are the many benefits of…

Interspinous process fusion surgery is a technique used to treat spinal stenosis, which occurs when the nerves passing through a narrowed spinal canal become compressed. The pressure leads to back pain and radiculopathy, which involves leg symptoms of tingling, pain,…

The use of pedicle screws to surgically stabilize the spine is increasing in popularity. The percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) procedure is a safe and effective treatment for many spine conditions. How is the percutaneous pedicle screw fixation technique better…

Spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis and other diseases has many methods and approaches. Surgeons can use the posterior approach (from the back), or they can choose to enter the spine from the front (anterior approach). Lumbar spinal fusion has been around…