Facet Joint Pain
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Facet Joint Pain Symptoms & Treatment Options Maintaining optimal flexibility of the spine is a crucial aspect of being able to perform our daily activities without pain. The health of our facet joints dictates this flexibility. Lining the backside of our spine, our facet joints enable bending, twisting, and flexing the torso.…
Bone Spurs
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Bone Spur Symptoms & Treatment Options Bone spurs are bony growths that develop in response to inflammation caused by bone degeneration. Found widely in middle-to-older-aged adults, bone spurs occur in and around the joints of the body.
As the body ages, a normal degree of wear and tear occurs. Not surprisingly, this wear…
Back & Neck Pain
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Back & Neck Pain Symptoms & Treatment Options According to the National Institute of Health, over 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point during their lifetimes. Furthermore, we can attribute more call-outs and lost productivity at work to back pain than to any other physical disability. Even worse still,…
Annular Tear
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Annular Tear Symptoms & Treatment Options Annular tears can have symptoms that are very similar to bulging or herniated discs. However, disc tears do not usually produce symptoms unless the outer area of the disc is damaged or a spinal nerve becomes pinched. is the cause of my pain? Try Our Patient Symptom Quiz…
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms & Treatment Options Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis that affects 0.1% to 1.4% of the population. If left untreated, AS can cause the bones of the spine to fuse together. In fact, ankylosing means just this: to stiffen or to bend.
Likewise, patients with AS will also…
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) An Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) is a state-of-the-art procedure that eliminates the debilitating symptoms of damaged cervical discs. Your neck is a fundamental segment of your spine, boasting the widest range of spinal motion. Used every day to execute…
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) An Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a minimally invasive procedure that targets the lumbar spine. More specifically, an ALIF aims to repair structural deformities, vertebral instability, and damage to our spongy intervertebral discs. During an ALIF, your surgeon will access the…
Chronic Back Pain: 6 Common Nonsurgical Treatments
As a widespread health problem, back pain affects about 80% of adults in the country. It's caused mainly by spinal deformity, injury, or muscle strain. A rheumatic or systemic illness may also be the cause of the condition.
Back pain is considered chronic if it persists for more than three months. It may develop on the lower spine or neck, depending on the cause. The pain can also spread or be…
The Complete Guide to Choosing Back Pain Doctors
65 million adults in the US have experienced recent episodes of back pain. Persistent or chronic pain can even limit your everyday activities, affecting mobility and quality of life. Few people realize back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US as well.
Rather than let back pain worsen your quality of life, consider reviewing your options for doctors. Here are a few tips for…