Little good comes from crowded situations. Whether it’s sitting in a cramped subway car or struggling to zip up your favorite jeans, feeling compressed is never pleasant. The same holds true for your spinal cord, and when it becomes compressed, persistent pain...
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who live with osteoporosis, you know that fractures are some of the most feared complications related to this condition. Though compression fractures are often...
As the discs in your spine naturally lose moisture over time, their ability to cushion your vertebrae declines — leading to pain, instability, and reduced function. If conservative treatments fail, surgery may be the most effective path to lasting relief. Dr. Charla...
The thoracic spine, located in the upper and middle part of the back, plays a critical role in supporting the body and allowing for movement. However, like any part of the body, the thoracic spine is vulnerable to various conditions that can cause pain, discomfort,...
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is an advanced surgical technique designed to treat various spinal conditions with smaller incisions, less tissue disruption, and faster recovery times. Dr. Fischer, a leading minimally invasive spine surgeon in New York City,...
