If you or someone you know is suffering from a cervical disc herniation, then you may be considering Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). This
Is knee pain keeping you from riding as much as you'd like? Try these four simple fixes to prevent the most common knee injuries.
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal.
Learn what to expect after having an anterior total hip replacement. A hip replacement from the front is a little different and the precautions are different. JOI Rehab explains what to expect.
10 consequences of ignoring a common knee issue in dog's.
Extending posterior cervical fusions for degenerative spine conditions into the thoracic spine is associated with less risk for pseudarthrosis but significantly greater blood loss, tendency toward greater operating room time and length of hospital
Topic: Anterior hip replacement surgery<br>Making the decision to undergo hip replacement surgery can be tough, especially when you consider the pros and cons of each surgical option. While traditional hip replacement surgery continues to yield successful results, newer techniques involving muscle- and tissue-sparing approaches may be a better option for your situation.
Dr. Douglas Benting discusses research surrounding working with anterior guidance.
Anterior approach hip replacements are hip replacement procedures that are done from the front of the hip, rather than from the back of the hip or from the side of the hip. Although this type of hip replacement is not right for everyone, it does offer several advantages for some patients. Your orthopaedic surgeon will …
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a term used to describe patients who continue to experience pain after spine surgery. Approximately 60% of patients who undergo traditional spine surgery suffer from FBSS.
The faster recovery time provided by a minimally invasive surgical approach is worth investigating when considering your hip replacement surgery options; wat...
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Patient advocates have long pressed to make modern medicine more transparent. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies have recently started to disclose their payments to doctors.
There is not a single surgery in the world that goes perfectly 100 percent of the time, but medical science and skilled surgeons are doing everything in their power to increase success rates and limit complications. One such surgery that has higher than average risks for potential complications is spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Sinicropi has …
SpineUniverse spoke to several spine specialists about artificial disc replacement technology. Read on to find out what these experts think.
Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming increasingly more common among patients undergoing lumbar fusion, according to a retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of a nationwide database.
The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for spinal fusion surgeries in paediatric patients may not pose a greater cancer risk.
One of the most common spinal surgery procedures is spinal fusion. This surgery is used to repair spinal disorders that can't be corrected with non-surgical