Does a sciatic nerve recover? Dr. Català responds.

Instituto Clavel wants to answer all your questions about pathologies of the spine and skull. On this occasion, Dr. Ignasi Català, neurosurgeon and Deputy Director of the Institute, talks about sciatica and its recovery process. 

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06-09-2021

Lumbar disc replacement: advantages over fusion surgery

When a herniated lumbar disc requires surgery, at Instituto Clavel we are committed to using artificial disc replacement surgery (ADR) whenever possible, because of the advantages it offers to the patient. In this article, we explain in detail what those advantages are compared to the alternative of lumbar fusion surgery. 

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30-08-2021

C5-C6 cervical disc herniation: causes, symptoms and treatments

This article offers information about C5-C6 cervical disc herniation from the experts in spinal pathologies at Instituto Clavel. In this article we explain the main causes of this pathology, the symptoms, and the various treatment options. 

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24-08-2021

Trigeminal nerve pain: symptoms, causes, and treatments

Trigeminal nerve pain, or trigeminal neuralgia, can be confused with other pathologies.  We think it’s a good idea for you to know more about it so you can see a specialist and get the most appropriate treatment for your case. 

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19-08-2021

Lumbar Microdiscectomy: recovery and recommendations

Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery is a treatment for a herniated lumbar disc that compresses a nerve root. It is a minimally invasive spine surgery in which damaged tissue is removed. In this article, we describe the operation, and what to expect in the recovery process, including some recommendations to keep in mind. 

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06-08-2021

Back pain: when to see a specialist

Back pain is very common, often because of using poor posture or as a result of subjecting your body to some specific stress. However, when the pain is severe or continues over a prolonged period of time, it’s important to see a doctor to determine the cause. Here are some things you should know. 

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04-08-2021

Can you work with sacroiliitis? Symptoms and Treatments

Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. It usually causes pain in the lower back so it is often mistaken for lumbalgia. If you have been diagnosed with sacroiliitis, or have any of these symptoms and you wonder if you can continue your normal work activity with this condition, this article will answer your questions. 

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