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Exploring Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery

Exploring Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery

A spinal operation is often a complex and scary procedure. As you can imagine, patients want their spinal surgery to be as accurate, safe and successful as possible. Robotic assisted spine surgery brings a promising new technology that provides patients with...
How to get a good night’s sleep when you’re away from home

How to get a good night’s sleep when you’re away from home

Staying with family over the holidays can be stressful for a multitude of reasons, but there’s one common issue that isn’t much discussed: the uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. We’re often relegated to sinking air mattresses, creaky sofa beds (if not just the couch...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Explained

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Explained

Effective treatment options are the goal for almost everyone suffering from significant back pain, and the latest treatment of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is sometimes the answer. If non-surgical methods are unsuccessful, then Dr. Charla Fischer at NYU...
Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

MIS TLIF is an acronym for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion surgery. This is a spinal fusion surgery that joins together two or more vertebrae, and is commonly performed to eliminate a degenerative disc and release pressure on nerves located...
What is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery?

What is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery?

Many patients with lower back pain can find relief through a common technique called lumbar fusion. It is the process of surgically mending two or more lumbar spine bones together next to the sides of the bone, placing bone graft along the spine, and ultimately...