by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 10, 2023 | Surgery
Endoscopic Spine Surgery, or ESS for short, is a cutting-edge approach to spine surgery that, when compared to minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), and “traditional” open spine surgery, often results in fewer scars, less time on the operating table, and a less...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Surgery
If you’re a candidate for spine surgery, such as endoscopic spine surgery (ESS), then you should be aware that your bone density (or relative lack thereof) does have an important impact on the risk level of being operated on. That’s because the...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jul 21, 2023 | Surgery
Are you and your doctor exploring whether you are a better candidate for XLIF vs TLIF? Are you wondering how they are different? Spinal fusion surgeries play a crucial role in the treatment of various spinal conditions, providing much-needed stability and relief to...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jul 5, 2023 | Surgery
When exploring spinal fusion surgery procedures, comparing ALIF vs TLIF is important. But how are these procedures similar, and how are they different? Spinal fusion techniques are designed to weld together two or more vertebrae. Generally, these procedures offer...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jun 27, 2023 | Surgery
It can sometimes be hard to differentiate between different types of surgical spinal medical procedures, for example, PLIF vs TLIF. It can be easy to confuse the two, as the acronyms are so similar. Spinal fusion surgery is a complex procedure designed to treat...
by seocustomersnpaccel | Jun 27, 2023 | Surgery
If your doctor has recommended spine surgery, you may be wondering what minimally invasive surgery is, and if it might be right for you. Because there are so many benefits of minimally invasive surgery for those who are candidates, we wanted to look at the procedure a...
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