Innovation is the key to growth in any industry, and the healthcare industry is no different. Telemedicine (or telehealth) is leading that charge by making it easier for individuals to get one-on-one time with their medical providers. Best of all, these face-to-face interactions aren’t taking place in a doctor’s office; instead, they’re taking place on…
When each and every day is limited by chronic pain, finding relief is your main priority. Unfortunately, figuring out the right treatment for your needs isn’t always easy. Nonsurgical methods aren’t always enough to make a full recovery, effective medicines are riddled with side effects, and the prospect of surgery can be a tough pill…
If you experience lower back pain while bending over, lifting, or just taking part in day-to-day activities, you may have an annular tear. Annular tears are relatively common, but they have a tendency to go undiagnosed as the degree of pain associated with this condition varies from person to person. In order to understand what…
Get To Know Our Neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Hall is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon that has over 20 years of experience. He got his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his doctorate at the University of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. After his doctorate, Dr. Jonathan Hall did his Neurosurgical residency in Atlanta, Georgia at…
A microdiscectomy (sometimes referred to as decompression surgery) is a minimally invasive spine surgery that is commonly performed in Florida. This advanced procedure can help reduce pressure on the nerves in the spine and relieve back pain. What’s the Difference Between a Discectomy & a Microdiscectomy? During a discectomy, portions of spinal bone or disks…
Steroids (cortisone) have a potent anti-inflammatory effect when injected into the epidural space, decreasing pain and improving function for patients. Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a minimally invasive procedure and helps to relieve neck, arm, leg, and back pain. The goal of this procedure is to reduce pain, and relief can last from several days…
Background Dr. Donna Saatman is a MD Neurosurgeon that has been practicing in Florida since 2004. She has been practicing in Brandon, Florida for the past 15 years. Dr. Saatman came down to Florida from New York to start her residency at The University of South Florida in Neurosurgery. After several years of her residency…
What To Expect After a Microdiscectomy Tennessee Spine Specialists located in Tampa, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Brooksville, and Largo has a neurosurgeon waiting to perform your laser spine surgery to be sure you pinched nerve is taken care of. You can never be to sure. Come in today to get it taken care of before your pain gets worse. We are…
Imagine leaving a surgery center completely pain-free. The only sign that you received spinal surgery being a small bandage on your back. these are some of the aspects that make laser spine surgery so appealing to people living with chronic back pain in Florida. If you have been told that you may need back surgery,…
If a patient is considering spine surgery, many turn automatically toward an orthopedic surgeon. This association seems to primarily be due to the concept of the bony spinal column. People think about bones, and then they tend to think about orthopedic surgeons. The reality is that neurosurgeons are also a great choice when it comes…
If you have been diagnosed with an annular tear, you most likely have undergone a range of tests at your doctor’s office, including a thorough physical, an X-ray, and an MRI. These tests are intended to pinpoint the exact location of the tear as well as to help determine the severity. The location of the…
What You Need to Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spine surgery was usually performed as an “open operation”– meaning that a long incision was used to open up the patient. This gave the operating surgeon a direct view of the patient’s anatomy comprising the operating area. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology mean that significantly…