Foraminal stenosis happens when the small tunnel a spinal nerve travels through starts to narrow. That narrowing puts pressure on…
A search for the best spine surgeon in San Diego turns up dozens of practice websites. Many use the same…
An ependymoma is a rare tumor. It forms in the cells lining the brain’s ventricles or the spinal cord’s central…
A surgeon just recommended back surgery and your world grinds to a halt. A simple yet difficult question swallows everything…
Leaving the hospital after spine surgery can feel rushed. A nurse reviews a folder of papers, and someone helps into…
At the kitchen table, the coffee mug lands harder than usual. A shirt button takes longer. On the stairs, one…
A family may hear the change before anyone has words for it. One shoe scrapes near the hallway rug. A…
Back pain is common. Sciatica is also common. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. For most…
Hearing the words “neck fusion” can stop people in their tracks. As well as hearing that they have spinal stenosis.…
Years ago, if you needed a spinal fusion, the conversation revolved around the question: “How do we stop this segment…