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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20-02-2024
Updated: 15-07-2024

Understanding Juvenile Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms and Treatments

When Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in patients under the age of 21, it is referred to as juvenile Parkinson’s disease (JPD), and when the onset occurs between the ages of 21 and 40, it is referred to as early-onset Parkinson's or young-onset Parkinson's. Although the symptoms are mostly the same at any age, younger people often experience the disease differently because of their unique life circumstances. 

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07-02-2024
Updated: 16-06-2025

Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Epilepsy: A Parent's Guide

Childhood epilepsy is a neurological condition that can leave parents feeling anxious and uncertain. That’s why it’s important for parents to know the signs and symptoms of this disease, and how it can be treated, in order to provide effective support for a child living with this condition.  

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05-12-2023
Updated: 08-02-2024

Dr. Carreño answers frequently asked questions about epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, characterized by repeated seizures. In this article, Dr. Mar Carreño answers the most frequently asked questions about this neurological condition.  

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10-11-2023
Updated: 20-11-2023

Ask Dr. Zabaleta: In which cases is endoscopic spine surgery recommended?

Contact Instituto Clavel hereEndoscopic surgery is the new revolution in minimally invasive procedures for spine surgery. It is especially useful for treatment of herniated discs and lumbar canal stenosis to relieve back pain or symptoms caused by nerve compression. Dr. Zabaleta explains the types of cases in which this type of surgery is recommended. 

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19-07-2023
Updated: 20-07-2023

World Brain Day: tips for a healthy brain

World Brain Day is celebrated every year on July 22nd to raise awareness about neurological diseases and disorders, and the impact they have on many lives.

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17-07-2023
Updated: 27-07-2023

Can adolescent scoliosis be cured?

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine caused by the rotation of the vertebrae. The most common type of scoliosis is idiopathic adolescent scoliosis, which appears in young people or children while they are growing.

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