Inspired Spine

Spondylolisthesis is a wordy medical term for a pretty serious spinal condition in which a vertebrae moves out of place in relation to its adjacent vertebrae. This patient education article is focused entirely on spondylolisthesis – we’ll discuss the signs,…

It’s natural to experience some fear before a surgical procedure. But by addressing those fears head on and learning about your procedure, you can diminish your fear before going under the knife. In this article, we are going to address…

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH for short) is a spinal condition that leads to the development of bone spurs in the spine. In this article, we are going to talk about the signs, symptoms and causes of diffuse idiopathic skeletal…

Surgery can be scary, but having a surgeon you trust can go a long way to calming your anxiety before, during, and after a procedure. But following your procedure and hospital stay, your surgeon will not be on call day and night.…

Spinal discitis is a serious condition that can lead to intense pain and issues with the spinal nerves if not treated appropriately. This patient education article will focus on the topic of “spinal discitis.” Specifically, we are going to talk…

The minimally invasive keyhole spinal procedures pioneered by Inspired Spine utilize a tool known as biplane fluoroscopy during surgery. Fluoroscopy is essentially a “live feed” of x-ray images that a surgeon can utilize during the procedure to accurately perform surgery.…

Collapsed vertebrae in the spine can happen to anyone, and should be addressed right away to avoid pain and serious complications. This patient education article is focused on the topic of collapsed vertebrae in the spine – how they happen,…

Athletes who sustain spine injuries or develop spinal conditions that require surgery often assume that their athletic careers are over the minute they go under the knife. However, many professional and amateur athletes have returned to their sports after spine…

Adjacent segment disc disease is a condition that can impact patients who have had a spinal fusion. In this patient education article, we are going to discuss the development of adjacent segment disc disease following a spinal fusion procedure. What…

The spinal nerves are essential to the body’s ability to perform basic functions (such as standing, walking, and moving your arms). These nerves transmit signals back and forth from the brain to other areas of the body. When these nerves…