Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces within the spine become narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. If you suspect that you may have spinal stenosis, it is important to see a...

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine surgery (UBES) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat conditions of the spine such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. Unlike traditional open spine surgery, UBES uses small incisions, typically less than 1cm,...

When it comes to spine surgery, there are two main options: minimally invasive and traditional. Both types of surgery have their own set of benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice for you will depend on your specific condition and needs. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a newer...

Back pain from working in an office setting is a very common complaint among people in the work force. You might think that only workers with physically demanding jobs are at risk, but the fact is that even people in more sedentary roles can end up with back pain. Dr. Fischer treats patients who...

Issues with the muscles, bones or ligaments of your neck can lead to pain, inflammation, and loss of movement. The vertebrae that range from your upper torso through the base of your skull make up the cervical section of your spine. Occasional neck discomfort is not unusual from awkward sleeping...

Sciatica is pain that begins in the lower back and radiates down one or both legs. The source of discomfort is an inflamed or damaged sciatic nerve in the lower back. One treatment for sciatica is surgery, but most patients would like to avoid that procedure if possible. Spine surgeon Dr. Charla...

Back pain is an extremely common problem that can cause a great deal of discomfort and disability. Whether the pain is chronic or acute, chances are that most people will experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. Injuries, age, overuse, degenerative conditions, poor posture and more are...

ACDF, or Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, is a fancy name for a bone fusion procedure in your neck. The goal of this surgery is to remove a damaged disc in your neck or cervical spine and to perform a bone fusion to replace the damaged part. ACDF has a high success rate but should be...

The cervical spine is the top portion of the spine that makes up the neck. Cervical myelopathy is a condition in which the spinal cord becomes compressed. If untreated, it can cause the cervical spine to deteriorate and become even more painful or immobile. The more you know about cervical...

The bones in your spine, called vertebrae, are the building blocks of your back. There are many different problems that may develop with your spine and its many elements, and one of them is called spondylolisthesis. The root cause of discomfort is usually that one of the vertebrae has slipped out...