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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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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21-01-2022

Tips on recovery after lumbar spine surgery

The lower back is susceptible to a variety of injuries and problems that may end up requiring surgery. This area, the lumbar region, is the third main area of the spine, so we offer some guidelines here on recovery after surgery on this part of the back.   

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20-01-2022

Cervical hernia: 7 activities to avoid

In this article, our medical team reviews some of the activities that you should avoid if you have a herniated cervical disc. Take note of this information to prevent unnecessary pain and keep your condition from getting worse.   

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13-01-2022

Recovery time after a spinal fracture

The medical term “fracture” refers to the partial or complete breakage of a bone, anywhere in the body. When it occurs in one of the vertebrae, it is called a spinal fracture. If you want to know more about the recovery process after suffering an injury of this type, we invite you to continue reading this article.   

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12-01-2022

5 cervical spine exercises to do at home

The cervical spine has a key function in the human body; it is responsible for containing and protecting the spinal cord, supporting the weight of the skull, and allowing the head to move in various directions. For this reason, Instituto Clavel wants you to know some simple exercises that you can do at home to help keep this part of your body in shape!

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