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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10-05-2023
Updated: 10-07-2023

“I feel like I have come back to life. Even my face has changed!” says Olga Biguria after her surgery at Instituto Clavel

Olga Biguria is a 77-year-old patient from Guatemala who came to Instituto Clavel Barcelona after living with pain for many years. She was suffering from degenerative disease of the lumbar spine and scoliosis. The surgery she needed was complex, but now, a year later, she tells us that she has her quality of life back. 

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09-05-2023
Updated: 28-06-2023

Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate. It is mostly known to cause speech difficulties, tremors, and lack of balance. In this article we discuss the various stages of Parkinson's.

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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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18-04-2023
Updated: 12-06-2025

When does a herniated disc need surgery? Dr. Varela answers.

Annoying back pain can be resolved with non-surgical treatments in 90% of cases. However, there are specific circumstances in which surgery is necessary. Dr. Varela explains here the types of cases in which a herniated disc needs surgery. 

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18-04-2023
Updated: 11-05-2023

How to relieve cervicogenic headache pain

Headaches are one of the most common health complaints, and can be triggered by many things. Some headaches are related to neck pain or problems in the cervical spine. In this article, we talk about how to relieve the pain of this type of headache.

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12-04-2023
Updated: 13-04-2023

Can adult scoliosis be corrected? Dr. Charosky answers your questions

Scoliosis most often appears during childhood or adolescence, but it can also develop in adults. In adults, one of the main problems it causes is back pain. In this article, Dr. Charosky explains whether adult scoliosis can be corrected.

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