Here’s an interesting story from CNN.com. The same blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be used to reduce damage caused by spine injuries, offering a better chance of recovery, according to new research.
According to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, when they injected the compound Brilliant Blue G (BBG) into [...]
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1. Make sure the spine surgeon is board certified (or board eligible) and fellowship trained in spine. This means that in addition to the usual surgical residency requirements, he or she has completed a fellowship program in spine that included at least one additional year of training specific to spine surgery.
2. Choose a spine surgeon [...]
Yesterday we talked about Scoliosis and What To Do About It and today we are excited to announce free scoliosis screenings sponsored by The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute.
Leading spine surgeons Dr. Douglas Won and Dr. Michael Rimlawi of the Dallas-based Minimally Invasive Spine Institute will offer free scoliosis screenings this Saturday, June 27, for Dallas-area [...]
If you are considering having back or neck surgery and are seeking a solution that relieves the pain while providing a rapid recovery time, then endoscopic laser surgery may very well be the best answer for you. Endoscopic, or camera-assisted, laser surgery has revolutionized the way surgeries are performed. In most cases, traditional open-back or [...]
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Many patients walk through our doors with a variety of back pain issues. The first thing that we must do is ask questions regarding your medical history. The reason we do this is because back pain is a symptom of a medical condition, not a diagnosis itself. When we say that we can stop your [...]
Technology has changed a lot from even 5-to-10 years ago. Whether you consider the changes good or bad, think about how technology has revolutionized how we communicate with cell phones, Wi-Fi, and even digital TV. The revolutionary advancements made in spine and neck procedures are no exception. Traditional open neck or back surgeries, especially fusion [...]
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What is a bone spur?
A bone spur (also referred to as an osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a “spur,” but a bone spur is just extra bone. It’s usually smooth, but it can cause wear and tear or pain if it [...]
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