Recovery after lumbar arthrodesis surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis is a procedure that can be used to relieve certain types of back pain when other treatments have failed. Nowadays, because there are new ways to perform this surgery using minimally invasive techniques, the patient’s recovery process is much faster and easier than in the past. 

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17-10-2024

Why do I have pain in my jaw or cheek on only one side of my face?  

Facial pain on only one side can be due to a variety of causes. One of these is trigeminal neuralgia. Patients with trigeminal neuralgia describe the pain as stabbing and intense, and given that this pain can be triggered easily by common gestures such as chewing or simply touching the face, it can become a highly disabling condition. The good news is that there are effective treatments for relieving this pain. 

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09-10-2024

The best exercises for scoliosis

Exercise can be beneficial in many cases of scoliosis. However, the particular details and specific limitations of each scoliosis patient must always be considered.

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30-09-2024

Recovery after lumbar arthrodesis surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis is a procedure that can be used to relieve certain types of back pain when other treatments have failed. Nowadays, because there are new ways to perform this surgery using minimally invasive techniques, the patient’s recovery process is much faster and easier than in the past. 

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19-07-2024

Disc protrusion: what it is and how it can be treated  

Disc protrusion occurs when a spinal disc partially ruptures, and gives way. As a result, it causes a bulge into the spinal canal. This condition can be asymptomatic, but it can also cause back pain and other symptoms. Currently, there are various treatments available for disc protrusion that can be used according to the level of severity of the condition. 

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15-07-2024

10 things to know about lumbar scoliosis

Lumbar scoliosis has some specific characteristics that distinguish it from other spinal deformities. In this post, we review the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this type of scoliosis, as well as some lesser known facts about it.

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04-07-2024

Pinched lumbar nerve: symptoms, causes, and treatment

A pinched lumbar nerve can occur for a variety of reasons when a nerve in the lowest area of the spine becomes compressed. This can lead to severe pain and other symptoms that interfere with a person's quality of life. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference.

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