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Regis W. Haid Jr., MD
Neurosurgeon
Atlanta Brain and Spine Care
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Haid is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

Articles on SpineUniverse from Regis W. Haid Jr., MD

Lumbar Herniated Disc

A common cause of low back and leg pain is a bulging or herniated disc in the lumbar area. Symptoms may include dull or sharp pain, leg weakness or tingling, or sciatica?pain that shoots down your leg. Illustrations show a normal and herniated disc.

Progressive Steps toward Lumbar Disc Herniation

Many factors increase the risk for disc herniation such as biochemical changes that accompany normal aging and poor lifestyle choices.

Treatment and Prevention of Lumbar Disc Herniations

Most patients with a lumbar herniated disc will not require spine surgery. In 4 to 6 weeks, most patients find their symptoms are relieved using non-surgical treatments.

Spinal Disc Replacement: The Development of Artificial Discs

Learn about Spinal Disc Replacement and the Development of Artificial Discs.

Artificial Discs - The Future is Bright

Today there are four types of artificial disc designs; composite, hydraulic, elastic and mechanical. Learn about each of these design concepts.

References: New Technologies in Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation

Article References.

New Technologies in Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation

Recent advances in several different fields are significantly impacting anterior cervical spine fixation. Material engineering has developed several types of new materials to replace traditionally used bone products and titanium.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is a common surgical procedure to treat chronic neck pain or other disorders affecting the cervical spine.

Lumbar Back Sprains: Treatment and Prevention

The most common cause of back pain is a spinal sprain or strain. Because the pain can be sudden and severe, some patients fear the worst.

Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation: Material Technologies

The most commonly available polymer is polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The PEEK graft replacements are stronger than bone but they are softer and less likely to cause the adjacent bone to collapse.

Anterior Cervical Fixation: BMP

Medtronic Sofamor Danek has introduced the first product using bioengineered bone morphogenetic protein (BMP). In some uses, fusion rates have been near 100%.

Anterior Cervical Fixation: Plating

Anterior cervical plating enhances arthodesis (fusion) after discectomy.

Surgical Management of Low Back Pain

The book "Surgical Management of Low Back Pain" is now available for professionals. Chapter Two is featured.

New Technologies in Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation

Material engineering and molecular biology provides replacements for traditional bone products and titanium.

Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation: Material Technology

New technology is addressing the deficiencies of autograft and allograft.
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