by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jan 29, 2025 | Neck and Back Pain, Surgery
There are many types of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS for short). But regardless of the type, what they all have in common is that they are a lot less involved than other more “traditional” forms of spine surgery, such as a spine fusion. That being said, not...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jan 28, 2025 | Surgery
Over the years, traditional, open spine surgery has been the standard of care for many patients who require surgical intervention. It is a generally safe and effective way of treating many spinal issues, especially conditions such as scoliosis with severe curvature....
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 25, 2024 | Surgery
If you find yourself here, chances are you’ve heard of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) before. Maybe a doctor even recommended it to you as an alternative to more invasive surgery. But what’s the big deal when it comes to this type of spine surgery, and is it really as...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 24, 2024 | Neck and Back Pain, Surgery
Disc replacement surgery is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional spinal fusion surgery. Whether you’ve just had cervical disc replacement surgery (disc replacement surgery in the neck) or lumbar disc replacement surgery (disc...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 23, 2024 | Surgery
Search the web for “types of spinal decompression surgery” and you’re likely to get results that mention procedures such as a laminectomy, laminotomy, laminoplasty, discectomy or microdiscectomy. But these are not types of spinal decompression surgery themselves as...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 22, 2024 | Surgery
So, you’ve heard that a spinal fusion or a disc replacement surgery might be the miracle cure you’ve been waiting for to solve your pain and improve your quality of life once and for all. We’re here to level with you: no surgical intervention is without risks. That...
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