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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06-07-2023
Updated: 18-07-2023

"My recovery was very fast," says Romi Ivars, after undergoing surgery with the Mazor robot.

We spoke with Romi Ivars, a patient who underwent guided spinal surgery with the Mazor surgical robot at Instituto Clavel. This technology optimizes surgery, and increases precision.

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31-05-2023
Updated: 12-06-2025

Risks and complications after lumbar spine surgery: what are the symptoms?

Most of the population suffers at least one episode of severe back pain at some time in their life. When this condition becomes chronic, and conservative treatments do not improve quality of life, the patient may need to have surgery. There are certain complications and side effects that may occur following lumbar spine surgery, and in this article, we will tell you what they are and what symptoms they have.

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23-05-2023
Updated: 22-06-2023

What is L4-L5 canal stenosis, and how does it affect your health?

L4-L5 canal stenosis affects the lower lumbar area of the spine. This intervertebral space is prone to degeneration because it is at the end of the lumber spine and supports a significant part of the body’s weight. Knowing what L4-L5 canal stenosis is and how it can affect your health is important, because it can prematurely worsen your quality of life.

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11-05-2023
Updated: 07-07-2023

"I refused to think that at age 45 I couldn't play sports or take my dogs for walks," explains Elena Lauer

Before Elena Lauer’s surgery at Instituto Clavel, she was unable to do such basic things as bend over to make the bed, brush her teeth, or sleep without waking up in pain every time she moved. She went from playing sports regularly to not being able to walk for more than an hour without pain. She herself contacted us to share her testimonial as a way to encourage more people to find help.

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10-05-2023
Updated: 10-07-2023

“I feel like I have come back to life. Even my face has changed!” says Olga Biguria after her surgery at Instituto Clavel

Olga Biguria is a 77-year-old patient from Guatemala who came to Instituto Clavel Barcelona after living with pain for many years. She was suffering from degenerative disease of the lumbar spine and scoliosis. The surgery she needed was complex, but now, a year later, she tells us that she has her quality of life back. 

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09-05-2023
Updated: 28-06-2023

Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate. It is mostly known to cause speech difficulties, tremors, and lack of balance. In this article we discuss the various stages of Parkinson's.

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