You’ve met your spine surgeon. You’ve set the date for your scoliosis correction surgery. As your surgical date approaches, it’s important to know what to expect before and after your…
Spinal cord stimulation is an increasingly popular technique used to treat persistent back pain. When other forms of back pain treatment like medication or surgery don’t work, many patients and…
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the name given to back pain that persists despite surgical intervention. It’s technically a misnomer, though, as it is not a syndrome but rather…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with spinal cancer, you’re not alone. Close to 24,000 people per year develop spinal or brain cancer in the United States. While it can be…
Spinal cord tumors can cause a wide range of symptoms, including pain, aches and neurological issues like muscle weakness or loss of sensation. All of these symptoms can make it…
