When Is Spine Surgery the Right Choice? A Guide to Different Surgical Options

A doctor is working on an artificial spine.

A person’s quality of life can be significantly impacted by the decision to have spine surgery. When all other conservative measures have been tried and the patient’s spinal condition is producing crippling symptoms or endangering neurological function, then it becomes a more viable alternative. Let’s examine some of the situations where spine surgery may be […]

What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

A surgeon is performing surgery on someone in the operating room.

Minimally invasive spine surgery often aims to stabilize the vertebral bones and spinal joints and/or alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves, which is frequently brought on by disorders including spinal instability, bone spurs, ruptured discs, or spinal malignancies. To treat various spinal problems such degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis, minimally invasive […]

SI Joint Dysfunction

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The sacroiliac joints are located in the pelvis and sit on either side of the spine. They carry the weight of the upper body while standing or walking. These joints are responsible for shifting the load of the upper body onto the legs.