Is the herb turmeric really the new wonder drug? Or is it just that recent scientific studies have shown North Americans that there really may be something to the claims.
Sacroiliac joint pain typically causes pain over the lower and lateral aspects of the lower back. Pain may radiate into the buttock(s) and upper back of the thigh(s).
The spine's posterior joints, called the facet joints are a potential pain generator, especially if affected by osteoarthritis and bone spurs (osteophytes).
Lawrence Kamhi, MD explains the importance of an accurate diagnosis of the cause of low back with or without leg pain before recommending a specific type of spinal injection procedure to help relieve pain and symptoms.
Posted on January 05, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
The study’s conclusion suggests that a patient’s ODI (functional ability) and VAS (pain level) before surgery is a significant factor in their final outcome with circumferential minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
An expert offers 5 questions to ask your surgeon prior to back surgery. Don't miss your opportunity to get clear about what to expect from the procedure as well as post-surgical outcomes.
Posted on November 16, 2015 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
Surgeons around the world are performing deformity correction surgery using minimally invasive principles that result in resolution of the condition, less operative risks, fewer complications and faster healing.
Patients are more involved in their healthcare plan than ever before; more information is available to patients, and they often become their own healthcare advocates.
"The power to question is the basis of all human progress." - Indra Gandhi
Posted on June 23, 2015 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
The promise of outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery today is enveloped by the notion that the way things have “always been done” can be done better.