Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) refers to chronic back and/or leg pain that occurs after back surgery and and it is characterized as chronic pain syndrome. FBSS is a misnomer, as it is not actually a syndrome – it is a very generalized term that is often used to describe the condition of patients who [...]
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A very interesting article was posted on spine-health.com today titled “Orthopedic Surgeon vs. Neurosurgeon for Spine Surgery“. It is a well written discussion between two spine specialties. The article discusses the differences between an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon. It’s worth mentioning here on our blog because at The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute patients don’t [...]
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A spinal cord injury is a condition that results from damage or trauma to the nerve tissue of the spine. In the neck and chest area of the spine that nerve tissue is called the “spinal cord”; in the lower back region that nerve tissue is called the “cauda equina”. Normally the spinal cord and [...]
We’re all looking forward to a long weekend celebrating our nation’s 234th year of independence. A typical July 4th holiday includes friends, family, summer heat, and some outdoor activities. We know that our readers are smart, health conscious people and that you will all be safe this weekend, but we still have a few tips [...]
Last month we were proud to update our readers that Dr. Rimlawi was selected as a health care honoree in the Dallas Business Journal. You can read the press release here. We talked about it on our Facebook and Twitter account, so most of our readers are already aware of the recent honor, but what [...]
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Summertime and the array of things to do can wreak havoc on your back or neck if you’re not careful. Many summer fun activities that provide minutes of pleasure can amount to weeks, months or even ongoing pain as a result. If you’ve had surgery, you’ll want to avoid or be extra careful around these [...]
A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which the central portion of an intervertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus, which is causing pain by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves, is removed.
An open discectomy is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure takes about an hour or so, depending on the extent of the disc herniation, [...]
Back pain is the second most common reason people go to the doctor. If you or a loved one are suffering from neck or back pain you don’t have to fear surgery. Because of huge advances in medical technology, specialists can now perform minimally invasive procedures that provide fast results.
First of all, let’s review the [...]
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Back and neck pain is becoming a rising problem in developed countries owing to today’s lifestyle. It is estimated that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment [...]
There are two types of back pain. The first and most frequent form of back pain is acute, pain that is limited to a short period of time. Acute pain can be brought on by a long road trip or incorrectly lifting a heavy object. Your back is able to withstand many years of abuse, [...]
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