Spine treatments

09-10-2024
Updated: 23-10-2024

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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11-07-2024
Updated: 10-10-2024

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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10-11-2023
Updated: 20-11-2023

Ask Dr. Zabaleta: In which cases is endoscopic spine surgery recommended?

Contact Instituto Clavel hereEndoscopic surgery is the new revolution in minimally invasive procedures for spine surgery. It is especially useful for treatment of herniated discs and lumbar canal stenosis to relieve back pain or symptoms caused by nerve compression. Dr. Zabaleta explains the types of cases in which this type of surgery is recommended. 

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06-07-2023
Updated: 18-07-2023

"My recovery was very fast," says Romi Ivars, after undergoing surgery with the Mazor robot.

We spoke with Romi Ivars, a patient who underwent guided spinal surgery with the Mazor surgical robot at Instituto Clavel. This technology optimizes surgery, and increases precision.

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23-05-2023
Updated: 22-06-2023

What is L4-L5 canal stenosis, and how does it affect your health?

L4-L5 canal stenosis affects the lower lumbar area of the spine. This intervertebral space is prone to degeneration because it is at the end of the lumber spine and supports a significant part of the body’s weight. Knowing what L4-L5 canal stenosis is and how it can affect your health is important, because it can prematurely worsen your quality of life.

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20-04-2023
Updated: 12-06-2025

What is lumbar fusion surgery?

Lumbar arthrodesis, better known as lumbar or interbody fusion, is surgery in which two or more vertebral bodies (somas) are fused to keep them permanently together. The objective of this surgery is to reduce pain in this vertebral segment.

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