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Osteomyelitis of the Spine – An Overview
Everything you need to know is right in the name. Osteo- is the medical word (prefix in this case) which refers to the bone. Myel refers to the spinal cord or anything to do with the spine whilst it is…
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Where is Facet Joint Pain Felt?
Facet joint pain occurs as a result of overuse of the facet joints due to age, injury or arthritis and then result in severe chronic back pain. Facet joint pain is felt in the back all along the spine and may be…
Minimally Invasive Surgery For Mid-Back Pain
Thoracic or mid-level back pain isn’t as common a problem as lower back pain is in the general population. It’s not only a costly medical issue but it can be a debilitating problem that restricts the normal daily activities of…
Causes and Management of Cervical Cord Compression
Cervical cord compression occurs when certain conditions and disorders result in compression of the spinal cord where it runs through the spinal bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). The causes of cervical cord compression include herniations of the disks between…
Is 20 Years Old Too Young for Spine Surgery?
For most 20-year-olds, surgery isn’t even on the radar. But that doesn’t mean that 20 is too young for surgery. In this article, we are going to discuss spine surgery and patient age. In particular, we will answer the question…
3 Winter Activities That Can Lead to Spine Injuries
Although the winters can be cold and brutal, Minnesotans still find ways to get outside during the winter months. As with any recreational activity, there is a potential for injury. Here are three winter activities that can potentially lead to…
7 Symptoms of Spinal Infection After Surgery
Recovering after spine surgery is a process in itself, and that process can be complicated by the development of an infection. Even if your surgeon takes steps to mitigate the risk of an infection, there’s always a chance an infection…
Conditions & Injuries Treated by Inspired Spine Surgery
The minimally invasive keyhole spine procedures pioneered by Inspired Spine can be helpful in the treatment of many spine injuries, diseases, and conditions. In this article, we are going to touch on some of the most common spinal conditions and…
OLLIF Surgery: The Future of Spinal Fusion
Written by MN Physician – Back Pain – OLLIF surgery: The future of spinal fusion By H.R.Abbasi,MD,PhD,FACS,FAANS … READ FULL ARTICLE About Inspired Spine Minnesota-based Inspired Spine is a total spine care provider dedicated to improving back pain treatment value…
Neurosurgeon: Spinal procedure a ‘game-changer’ that RiverView could be known far and wide for
Written by Mike Christopherson – Abbasi would like to make RiverView a renowned ‘center of excellence’ for not just the procedure itself, but for training surgeons on how to perform it “There’s nothing funny about hitting your funny bone. Now,…