Sciatica 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Tips
Sciatica is a condition often used to describe pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. While the term is widely recognized, it’s worth noting that “sciatica” is not a precise medical...
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Know Your Spine In Detail
Overview The spine provides support for our body, allowing us to sit and stand upright, bend, and twist, while protecting the spinal cord from injury. It is made up of 33 bones, multiple muscles, joints, ligaments, the spinal cord and the nerves. Any injury or disease...
Nerve root block
Nerve root block is a common procedure used to diagnose and treat pain caused by nerve compression in the spine. The procedure involves the injection of a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid into the area around the affected nerve root. The procedure is usually...
Occipital-Cervical Fusion
Occipital-cervical fusion is a surgical procedure that is used to treat a variety of conditions that affect the occipital bone and the cervical vertebrae in the neck. The procedure is typically used to alleviate chronic pain, stiffness, and instability in the neck...
Artificial Intelligence and Spine Surgery
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize the field of spine surgery. AI-based technologies can help to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of spinal procedures by providing real-time guidance and analysis...
Intra-Operative Navigation System
Advances in spine surgery technology have been vast with changes in operative techniques, approaches, implants, and imaging systems. The modern intraoperative navigation system is reliable and improves the safety of complex spinal surgery over the past ten years. As...
Magnetically Controlled Growth Rod
Magnetic controlled growth rod (MGCR) is made up of titanium which is a controlled growing rod. It is used as a treatment for those children, who suffering from early-onset scoliosis(occurs in children below the age of 10 years, due to various conditions like...
Atlantoaxial Osteoarthritis
Introduction Atlantoaxial osteoarthritis (AAOA) is a degenerative condition that affects the joint between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae in the neck. The condition is characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage and the formation of osteophytes,...
Surgeon Associate
We believe surgeon associates have a critical role in today’s healthcare system. Paramedics and medics with their vast knowledge and appropriate guidance can achieve wonders in patient care.