The majority of adults in Minnesota drive every day, so it’s reasonable to wonder when you’ll be able to get back behind the wheel if you’re scheduled to undergo spine surgery. As you might have guessed, there is no specific answer that applies to every type of spine surgery, but there are some … [Read more...] about When Can I Drive After Spine Surgery?
If you are set to have a surgery to correct an issue with your spine, odds are most of your focus is on your physical health. While this makes sense, it’s not the only aspect of your health that we need to care for. You may be surprised to learn that depression and related mental health issues can … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Mental Health After Spine Surgery
Sometimes during a surgical operation, artificial hardware needs to be inserted in order to help the injured area heal. You’ve probably heard about plates, screws, wires and rods being used during an operation, and maybe you even have some artificial hardware in your body from a previous … [Read more...] about Will I Need To Have My Spinal Hardware Removed?
Spine surgery is often viewed as the final option for patients who have been dealing with lingering back problems, but it’s not a perfect solution that works for every patient. In order to be eligible for spine surgery, your situation has to check certain boxes, so to speak. Below, we explain some … [Read more...] about Is Spine Surgery Right For Me?
Surgery is one way doctors work to help their patients become healthier, but for some patients, surgery can cause more problems than it solves. We work hard to prevent complications and risk factors associated with surgery, but some populations are at a greater risk of issues than others. Seniors, … [Read more...] about Is Elective Spine Surgery Safe For Seniors?
There are a number of soft tissues and nerves that are housed in and around your neck, so it should come as no surprise that the neck area is a frequent source of pain and discomfort, especially as we get older and structures begin to deteriorate. When problems are detected early on, they typically … [Read more...] about 3 Benefits Of The Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedure
Every spine surgery is different, but that doesn’t mean doctors are trying to accomplish something different with each procedure. Although the way they go about it may be different, there are a number of common goals that are sought during each and every spine surgery. In today’s blog, we shine a … [Read more...] about The 5 Goals Of Every Spine Surgery
Surgeries are getting smaller and safer, and although outcomes are getting more successful, there’s still one constant that remains throughout any type of spinal surgery - pain. Don’t get us wrong, surgeries and post-op recovery are involving less pain, but it’s impossible to eliminate pain from the … [Read more...] about Tips For Managing Pain After A Significant Spinal Surgery
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