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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08-08-2022
Updated: 11-08-2022

What is the scar like after cervical hernia surgery?

After the operation for a cervical herniated disc, the spine surgeon will close the incision using either sutures or staples. This depends, fundamentally, on the size of the incision, the tension around the edges, the type of operation, and the preference of the surgeon. Here's what you need to know about the incision healing process after surgery.  

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05-08-2022
Updated: 24-06-2025

Exercises for sciatica and herniated discs

Physical activity can be the best way to prevent problems in the sciatic nerve, so we have prepared this article for you with information on various exercises that we recommend to help prevent sciatica and disc herniations, one of the most common causes of annoying back pain. 

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29-07-2022

What is lumbar radiofrequency and how effective is it for relieving pain?

Lumbar facet joint pain, that is, low back pain that has its origin in the facet joints, can be effectively treated through a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure. This treatment is known as thermal radiofrequency, and in this article we describe its application to the lumbar region, what it involves and how effective it is for treating pain. 

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21-07-2022
Updated: 10-07-2023

Fernando says, "I started playing sports again!" after his ADR surgeries at Instituto Clavel

Minimally invasive disc replacement surgery, better known as ADR surgery, has allowed our patients to regain their quality of life. 70% of them have been able to return to sports. This is the case of Fernando, who at the age of 41 was able to return to one of the sports he is most passionate about: surfing. Read his story below.  

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13-07-2022
Updated: 22-07-2022

Lumbar laminectomy: what it is and what the recovery process is like

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery used to increase the space through which the spinal cord and nerve roots pass if it has narrowed (stenosis), and also used in cases of herniated discs. If you have heard of this procedure and would like to know more about what it involves and what recovery from this surgery is like, we invite you to read this article.  

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24-06-2022
Updated: 24-03-2025

Hydrocephalus in adults: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hydrocephalus is defined as an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This condition can occur at any age, but is most common in infants and adults age 60 and older. In the following article we focus specifically on explaining the causes and symptoms, among other things, of hydrocephalus in adults.  

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