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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,…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Abbasi interviews another success story. A heavy laborer working on his farm who had a 20 year history of chronic back pain. All conservative treatments failed, so he underwent an OLLIF procedure. The outcome? Walking within 2 hours, VERY…
Research into spinal implant failure suggests that corrosion and wear could result from a multitude of different factors. When it comes to implants, there are a number of risk factors and variables that overlap to cause problems for certain patients.…
Inspired Spine recently held its 2nd Annual Minimally Invasive Spine Conference in June 26- 28, 2017 in Alexandria Minnesota. Spine surgeons from both the US and International attended the conference, which highlighted the revolutionary OLLIF spinal procedure. Alexandria, Minnesota (PRWEB)…
Sudden middle back pain can be caused by various situations and conditions that include sudden injury or trauma, or it can be caused by poor posture, straining of the muscles in the back, and degenerative conditions that will be focused…
Creates First Inspired Spine Center for Advanced Minimally Invasive Spinal Care in Minnesota ALEXANDRIA, MN, October 18, 2017 – Inspired Spine announced today the acquisition of one of the state’s – and perhaps the nation’s – leading private practices of…
Low back pain is a common and expensive condition affecting approximately 80% of the individuals in the Western world at one point in their life. It is costly as it is one of the leading causes of absence and loss…
