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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10-03-2022

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

Spinal stenosis: symptoms and severity

Spinal stenosis is a pathology that causes low back pain, numbness or weakness in the legs, among other symptoms. In the following, we discuss these symptoms and their severity. 

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28-02-2022

Types of disc herniations and how they can affect your daily life

Intervertebral disc hernias are classified according to the three areas of the spine where they can occur. In this article, we will review these three types of hernias, and describe how they can affect your daily life if left untreated.

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18-02-2022

Causes of middle back pain

The middle area of the spine is the most rigid area of the back. It is estimated that one out of ten men and one out of five women suffer from middle back pain. What are the main causes of this kind of pain? Keep reading to find out more!

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14-02-2022

Degenerative Disc Disease: Causes, Stages, and Treatments

Intervertebral discs can be thought of as spongey cushions, because they act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, which allows the back to be flexible. However, as a result of wear and tear over time, or due to certain diseases, these discs can begin to wear out and degenerate. At Instituto Clavel, we would like to help you understand this pathology which can cause a person so much pain that it interferes with performing normal daily activities. 

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02-02-2022

Benign brain tumor surgery: possible side effects

Although benign tumors are not aggressive in the way that malignant tumors are, if they are located in the brain or spinal cord, they can cause problems. If you have surgery for a benign brain tumor, what are the possible side effects? Here are the answers from Instituto Clavel.  

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