


Spinal Fusion Versus Disc Replacement
If lower back pain is getting you down and nonsurgical treatments haven’t done the trick, it may be time to consider back surgery. Two of the most common back surgeries that doctors recommend are spinal fusion and disc replacement. Spine Surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer in...
What Does Your Lumbar Spine Do?
The lumbar region of your spine is also known as your lower back. The five lowest vertebrae of your spine make up the lumbar area and it is one of the most common locations for injury and pain. These vertebrae are the biggest and strongest of the spine, giving them an...
15 Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon
Find out what’s at stake with your surgery. Orthopedic surgery could be anything from a minimally invasive procedure to a complex reconstruction involving hours on the operating table. Click here to read more.