by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Apr 3, 2024 | Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery, or ESS for short, is a revolutionary and fairly new type of ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery used to treat or alleviate the symptoms associated with a variety of spinal conditions. Compared to open spine surgery and even...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Feb 20, 2024 | Surgery
Overworking yourself in the weeks or even months after back surgery is generally a bad idea. But so is remaining too idle. Learn several exercises to do in this critical period with the back and spine experts and Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center. Why is...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Feb 20, 2024 | Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a relatively new category of spine surgery that is widely known to be faster and safer than other types of spine surgery. Recovery times are also usually reduced. But MIS isn’t necessarily right for everyone. In fact, on a more...
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...
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