Text Neck: A Sign of the Times
Throughout the history of medicine, there are numerous things that can cause injury or discomfort to the neck. It is a modern phenomenon that over-texting on your cell phone can be added to that list. Dr. Fischer in New York City has encountered an increasing number...
Learning More About Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Permanently joining together one or more of the vertebrae in your spine is called spinal fusion. If you experience back, leg or arm pain, it may indicate that your vertebrae are rubbing against one another. Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes the spine, creates normal...
The Lowdown on Robotic Spine Surgery
A revolutionary advancement in spine surgery involves the use of robotics to accomplish the intricate procedure. Often used during minimally invasive spine surgery, already a boom to spine surgeries by reducing risks and adding many benefits, robotic assisted surgery...
THE SYMBOLIC, PRACTICAL AND SOMETIMES PAINFUL HISTORY OF THE COMMUTER BAG
If you routinely take public transportation in a city like New York, you, like me, may also play the “Count the Cotton Canvas Tote Bags” game on one or both legs of your daily commute. Read the full article and Dr. Fischer’s tips on carrying heavy...