According to statistics, roughly 85,000 people in the United States receive a brain tumor diagnosis ever year. Brain tumors form when the cells in and around your brain undergo abnormal changes (mutations) in their DNA and multiply rapidly. While only one-third of brain tumors are cancerous, benign tumors, especially when they develop in a crucial
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Early in life or in later years, almost everyone experiences acute back pain. If your back pain lasts three months or longer, you are suffering from chronic back pain. Whether acute or chronic, back pain is frustrating and dealing with it without knowing its cause can be tiring. When you have severe back pain that
Read MoreCommon Questions about Artificial Discs and Their Implants
Choosing to undergo replacement surgery is not an easy and single decision but a journey you take with your spine surgeon after considering all the essential aspects. Every person’s reason to undergo artificial disc replacement surgery may differ but the ultimate goal is to relieve your pain and regain lost mobility. Knowing that some artificial
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is a great way to fix damage to the spine when conservative treatments don’t work. If you suspect you may need spinal surgery, it is important to understand what to expect before deciding to get the procedure done. Below are the most frequently asked questions about spinal surgery. Talk to your doctor and
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