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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31-03-2022
Updated: 01-04-2022

Types of upper back pain and possible causes

Back pain is the second most common complaint that makes people visit a doctor, and while pain in the lumbar spine is the most common, people also suffer from various types of upper back pain. In this article, we describe the various types of upper back pain and its causes.

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25-03-2022
Updated: 19-06-2025

Scoliosis: degrees of severity, types, and treatment

It is estimated that approximately 3% of the adolescent population has scoliosis of the spine, but in most cases, the curvature does not exceed 30 degrees. If you would like to know more about this condition, we invite you to read this article prepared by our spine specialists at Instituto Clavel.  

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23-03-2022
Updated: 22-04-2024

How long does lumbago last, and how can it be treated?

Lumbago, or low back pain, is one of the most common spinal pathologies. In fact, according to the WHO, it affects 70% of the population. That’s why here at Instituto Clavel, we’d like to tell you more about it, including how long it lasts and how the pain can be treated.

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18-03-2022
Updated: 24-06-2025

Non-surgical treatments for a cervical disc herniation

Most patients suffering from a cervical disc herniation do not need surgery. With the right treatments, the condition usually improves in a matter of four to six weeks. We invite you read the following article to find out more about these treatments.

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01-03-2022
Updated: 10-03-2022

What is disc desiccation and how can it be treated?

Did you know that your intervertebral discs can become dehydrated? When this happens, it can cause pain that interferes with your daily activities. Today we tell you what disc desiccation is and how it can be treated.

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01-03-2022
Updated: 08-08-2023

What is idiopathic scoliosis and how is it treated?

According to the World Health Organization, 3 out of every 100 people suffer from some type of scoliosis. Here, the experts at Instituto Clavel explain what idiopathic scoliosis is and how it is treated.  

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