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Being diagnosed with a spinal condition where surgery may be the last resort can be overwhelming to any patient. Many patients find it hard keeping up with numerous medical terms. When it comes to understanding the different types of procedures…
The human spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. The first 7 vertebrae are the cervical vertebrae located in the neck region, followed by 12 thoracic vertebrae located in the upper back, the next 5 lumbar vertebrae in the lower…
Inspired Spine presented research on two groundbreaking studies in Istanbul, Turkey at the World Congress of Neurosurgery Meeting. The meeting included accomplished neurosurgeons from all over the world, with Dr. Hamid Abbasi representing Inspired Spine on two studies. Istanbul, Turkey…
At the very least, back pain is annoying. At its worst, it can be debilitating. Is there anything you can do to ease the pain? Turns out there is. Back pain is a common complaint. At least 80 percent of…
If you’re overweight and have been scared off by the increased risk of surgical complications that heavy patients face, a recent research study shows that oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLLIF) is just as safe for obese patients as it…
A lot of people routinely “crack” their neck by slowly twisting their head from side to side. For most, this is a harmless action that provides some temporary stiffness relief. But other times, “crackling” sounds in the neck can be…
Most people have experienced a muscle spasm to some extent in the past. There are many potential reasons why you may be experiencing spasms. In this article, we are going to look at the possible causes of muscle spasms before…
Scoliosis affects many patients young and old. Its symptoms can range from mildly annoying to excruciatingly painful. In this article, we are going to focus on scoliosis – and answer some frequently asked questions about the condition. What is Scoliosis?…
Certain spine surgeries require rods, plates, screws, and other hardware to be placed in the patient’s spine. This hardware is built to last, but sometimes it breaks down. In this article, we will talk about how to identify broken hardware…
It’s a common stereotype in pop culture that all surgeons are eager to operate regardless of what’s best for the patient. The truth is that no good surgeon believes that surgery is the best option in every instance. In this…
