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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Aging can bring with it a number of degenerative changes in the body, and one common cause of disability in older people is cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). The cervical spine changes with age and advanced degeneration can result in compression of the spinal...
Outpatient Spine Surgery

Outpatient Spine Surgery

More and more spine surgeries are being performed in an outpatient setting than ever before. Advances in technology, equipment, and techniques have made this a popular option. NYC Spine Surgeon Dr. Fischer at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC performs outpatient...
Back Pain: When to See a Doctor

Back Pain: When to See a Doctor

An aching back can be painful and annoying, but it’s common for people to treat their back pain without seeing a doctor. It’s tempting to perform home remedies that will get you through the pain so that you can eventually return to your normal activities. However,...
Robotics and Its Use in Spine Surgeries

Robotics and Its Use in Spine Surgeries

Robotics brings increased accuracy to spine surgery as doctors perform a variety of procedures with low complication rates. This innovative technology allows surgeons to create a specific plan for each case before starting the surgery and to utilize a computerized 3D...
What is Lumbar Arthritis?

What is Lumbar Arthritis?

Researchers estimate that more than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis. Lumbar spine arthritis is not a condition in itself but a symptom of other kinds of arthritis that may affect the spine. Causes Some of the most common types of...