All Spine Surgery Articles

Advancements in Spine Surgery

Technological and biological advances include computer-assisted image-guided technology, bio-resorbable, flexible and radiolucent spinal implants, and genetic-engineering of disc tissue. These and other steps forward, are worthy of discussion.

Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

If you're considering spine surgery, you may want to find out if minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is an option for you. Compared to open spine surgery, MISS offers several advantages, such as less pain after surgery and a quicker recovery.

Aesculap® CCR: Caspar Cervical Retractor System

Retractors are used during cervical (neck) spine surgery to increase visibility.

An Introduction to Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery was developed out of the desire to effectively treat disorders of the spinal discs with minimal muscle-related injury and with rapid recovery. Learn the basics of minimally invasive surgery here.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

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

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 Discectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: Case Reports

Two case reports are presented that involve anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique.

Anterior Discectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: The Problem

The anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique is a safe and effective way of treating a variety of disorders of the cervical spine.

Anterior Disectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: Discussion

A discussion of the two cases involving anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique.

Artificial Disc Replacement

Orthopaedic surgeons have been engaged in research to offer an alternative to lumbar spinal fusion surgery; artificial spinal disc replacement.

Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Artificial disc replacement is an emerging alternative to spinal fusion for the surgical treatment of severe disc problems. Lumbar artificial disc replacement still has some hurdles to overcome, but cervical disc replacement has made great strides.

AxiaLIF

Deciding whether to have spine surgery can be scary, even if it is minimally invasive. Find out how AxiaLIF-a type of minimally invasive spine surgery-can relieve your back pain, and learn about its advantages and disadvantages.

Back Pain and Spine Surgery

Sometimes spine surgery is necessary to remedy back pain and sciatica. These five points will help you to prepare.

Back Pain Treatment: Spine Surgery

The percentage of patients who will require spine surgery to treat back pain is very small. Some of the more commonly performed spinal procedures are featured in this article, including discectomy, foraminotomy, and spinal fusion. Before having spine surgery, make sure you fully understand your back pain treatment options.

Before Your Surgery

Before your operation, it will be necessary to have blood tests, a chest x-ray and an EKG performed to evaluate your general condition before undergoing anesthesia.