Herniated Disc and Slipped Disc Condition Center

A herniated disc is sometimes referred to as a slipped disc, although herniated is the correct term.

Definition and Diagnosis

Herniated Discs: Definition, Progression, and Diagnosis

This informative article explains herniated discs in easy-to-understand language. Learn what a herniated disc really is, how we develop them, where we can feel pain from them, and how doctors diagnosis them.

Diagnostic Steps

Getting the Most from Your Visit to a Spine Specialist - Video
Video interview featuring Mary Rodts, M.S., M.S.A., C.N.P., O.N.C., F.A.A.N. provides patients tips about getting the maximum benefit from a visit with a spine specialist.
Neurology Basics: Neurological Exams
Diagnostic Tools: X-Ray, Bone Scan, MRI, CT Scan
Spinal Anatomy Index

Non-Surgical Treatment

Spine Centers: An Attractive Option for Patients

A Spine Center is a freestanding surgical center designed specifically for outpatient spine surgery. For people with certain spinal conditions, all of their medical needs can be met under one roof.

Surgical Solutions

Surgery: Should I or Shouldn't I?

Patients are active participants in the decision-making process and are ultimately responsible for deciding whether or not to undergo any type of surgery.

Surgical Procedures

Treatment Options for Ruptured (Herniated) Discs in the Low Back
When non-operative treatments fail to relieve symptoms, surgery may be necessary. Conventional discectomy surgery for the removal of a herniated lumbar disc is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States.
DISC Nucleoplasty Percutaneous Discectomy
Microsurgical Treatment of Herniated Discs
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Information Center
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Cage Fusions
What Should I Know About Lumbar Spinal Fusion?
BMP's Use in Spine Surgery Today
BMP Improves Spinal Fusion Results
Advancements in Biotechnology and Gene Therapy
Decompressive Lumbar Laminectomy
Spinal Disc Replacement: The Development of Artificial Discs
Minimally Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Video Presentations

Artificial Discs: Spine Chat Video
This Spine Chat Video with Dr. Vincent Traynelis discusses developments in the creation of artificial disc technology. Learn what is coming for back pain sufferers.
Anterior Cervical Fusion Spine Chat Video
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Anterior Cervical Plate Fixation
Micro Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Video Index - Complete list of on-site video

Post-Operative Care

What is Post-Operative Care?
Post-operative recovery starts in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This unit is dedicated to meet the patient’s needs thereby minimizing post-operative complications.
Pain Control after Surgery - Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
Surgical Wound Care: Questions and Answers
Discharge Instructions After Spine Surgery

Recovery

Surgery Recovery: From Hospital to Home

After any surgical procedure, the body needs times to restore damaged tissues and return to normal. The first part of recovery begins in the hospital.