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Gerard J. Girasole, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Trumbull, CT
Dr. Girasole is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

Articles on SpineUniverse from Gerard J. Girasole, MD

Low Back Pain and Artificial Disc Replacement

Artificial disc replacement is not for all patients with low back pain and it does not replace the need for spinal fusion.

Patients' Guide to Bone Growth Stimulation

The patients' guide explains the role of a bone growth stimulation as a therapy after neck or low back spine surgery. Learn how bone heals, the risk factors that may contribute to a poor or failed fusion and questions to ask the spine surgeon.

Bone Growth Stimulation Helps to Overcome Risk Factors to Spinal Fusion

Old bone cells are consistently broken down and replaced by new bone cells. Patients who undergo spinal fusion will be interested to learn how bone heals and risk factors that can disrupt bone healing.

Bone Growth Stimulation for Spinal Fusion Aftercare

Your spine surgeon may prescribe bone growth stimulation as an essential part of your spinal fusion aftercare. Learn about spinal fusion surgery and view a short video.

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon about Bone Growth Stimulation

Plan to undergo a neck or low back spinal fusion procedure? These 10 questions can help you to talk with your spine surgeon about bone growth stimulation.
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