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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…
Written by MN Physician – Neurosurgery- Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A new minimally invasive procedure By Hamid R. Abbasi,MD,PhD READ FULL ARTICLE About Inspired Spine Minnesota-based Inspired Spine is a total spine care provider dedicated to improving back pain…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
Pinched nerves are one of the most serious spinal issues a patient can experience. The nerves in your spine are responsible for your ability to move your arms and legs, and feel things throughout the body. If these nerves are…
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…
Many people have experienced the feeling of waking up in the middle of the night with numb hands. The feeling can be downright terrifying – you’re tired, disoriented, and you can’t feel your hands. Thankfully, most instances of hand numbness…
