Neurosurgery - Tennessee Spine Specialists

The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery for Spinal Conditions

Neurosurgery, SpineBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 12/29/2024

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…

How Neurosurgeons Prepare for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Health FAQs & Tips, Neurosurgery, Practice NewsBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 05/08/2023

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,…

Why you should see a Neurosurgeon for your spine pain

Back Pain, Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, Practice News, Spine SurgeryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 05/08/2023

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…

The Intracept Procedure | Lower Back Pain

Back Pain, Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, RecoveryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 09/28/2020

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…

What is ACDF Surgery?

Joint Health, Neck Pain, Neurosurgery, SpineBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 03/19/2020

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…

How to Become a Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgery, Practice News, Spine SurgeryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 11/13/2019

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…

What To Expect After a Microdiscectomy

Health FAQs & Tips, Neurosurgery, RecoveryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 07/07/2019

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…

Spinal Cord Stimulator Surgery: Everything You Should Know

Back Pain, Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, Spine SurgeryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 02/28/2019

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…

Herniated Discs Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Back Pain, Neurosurgery, Spine, Spine SurgeryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 07/17/2018

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…

What Nerve Issues Can a Neurosurgeon Often Resolve?

Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, Practice News, RecoveryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 03/21/2018

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…

How Our Neurosurgeons Treat Intraspinal Vasculature Damage

Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, Practice NewsBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 03/12/2018

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…

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

Neurosurgery, Pain Relief, Recovery, Spine SurgeryBy Tennessee Spine Specialists 02/07/2018

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…