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Dec292024

The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery for Spinal Conditions

Advancements in neurosurgery have led to the emergence of minimally invasive techniques as a transformative solution for spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine disease. While traditional open spine surgeries remain effective, they are often associated with extended recovery periods, higher complication rates, and significant postoperative pain. Minimally invasive neurosurgery (MIS) offers…

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May82023

How Neurosurgeons Prepare for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is revolutionizing the field of neurosurgery, offering patients a safer, less painful alternative to traditional open spine surgery. This advanced surgical technique allows neurosurgeons to address a wide range of spinal conditions while minimizing disruption to the surrounding muscles, tissues, and structures. As a result, patients typically experience less pain,…

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May82023

Why you should see a Neurosurgeon for your spine pain

When it comes to spine pain, finding the right specialist to address your concerns can be overwhelming. However, for many patients, a neurosurgeon may be the best choice to diagnose and treat spine-related issues. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the reasons why seeing a neurosurgeon for your spine pain can be a crucial step…

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Sep282020

The Intracept Procedure | Lower Back Pain

Have Chronic lower back pain, you are among nearly 30 million people in the United States that deal with this issue on a daily basis, and there are nearly 900,000 new cases of lower back pain each year. It is said that nearly 80% of patients suffer to find pain relief with the common treatments…

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Mar192020

What is ACDF Surgery?

A herniated disc, damaged disc, or bones spurs in the neck can lead to pressure being placed on the spinal nerves in the neck. These pinched nerves can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling in the neck and arms. Fortunately, there are treatment options available for this debilitating condition, such as ACDF surgery. When nonsurgical…

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Nov132019

How to Become a Neurosurgeon

Ever since William Williams Keen became the first brain surgeon in the United States, neurosurgeons have been treating patients for injuries, diseases, and congenital disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Although much has changed since Keen performed one of the first brain tumor removals in 1888, the importance of neurosurgeons hasn’t diminished in the…

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Jul72019

What To Expect After a Microdiscectomy

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…

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Feb282019

Spinal Cord Stimulator Surgery: Everything You Should Know

If you are suffering from chronic pain in the lower back or legs, then your doctor may recommend spinal cord stimulation (SCS) or neurostimulation. This is an advanced pain-relief procedure that is often recommended for an increasing number of medical conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathy, cervical and lumbar radiculitis. If you have…

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Jul172018

Herniated Discs Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Herniated Discs A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain and other problems in the arms or legs. Disc Anatomy Vertebral discs are flexible, rubbery cushions that support the vertebral bones. They allow the spine to twist and bend. Each disc…

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Mar212018

What Nerve Issues Can a Neurosurgeon Often Resolve?

A spine surgeon can be the first to tell you that not all nerve issues are going to be easily resolved. Tennessee Spine Specialists in Tampa knows that it is important to be informed about the different types of nerve issues so that you know what to expect from your neurosurgeon as far as recovery. To learn…

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Mar122018

How Our Neurosurgeons Treat Intraspinal Vasculature Damage

Back surgery may be an option if you are suffering from intraspinal vasculature damage. Tennessee Spine Specialists is a neurosurgeon in Tampa, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Brooksville, and Largo that provides quality service to those who are suffering from a variety of neurological ailments. If you have pain as a result of damage to your intraspinal vasculature, make sure to…

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Feb72018

What is Part of the Recovery Plan After Having TLIF Surgery?

When you are having TLIF surgery, it is important to speak to your spinal fusion surgeon about your recovery plan. A neurosurgeon from Tennessee Spine Specialists in Tampa, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Brooksville, and Largo can tell you that it is important to fully understand your recovery plan so you follow all the steps to get back to your everyday…

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