How Safe are Orthobiologics?
When you suffer from a cut or scrape, you may put a bandage on the wound to control the initial bleeding, but otherwise, you count on your body to carry out repairs that leave your skin seamless and flawlessly healed. Natural healing is crucial to any illness or injury, and regenerative medicine is a field in which […]
5 Common Signs of Scoliosis in Teens
As many as 3% of American teens may be affected by adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, appearing alongside the growth spurt associated with the teen years. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve to the spine. Mild cases often need only observation since they cause no symptoms. Partnering with a spinal specialist like Sanjay Khurana, MD, helps you to stay on top […]
How Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Work?
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) estimates that 75 to 85 percent of people experience episodes of back pain in their lifetime. The majority of cases resolve on their own or with conservative treatment like rest and physical therapy. In rare cases, however, chronic back or neck pain conditions require surgery to stabilize the spine or relieve […]
4 Signs You’d Benefit from Disc Replacement Surgery
Spinal discs are the soft but tough cushions between the vertebrae of your spine. As well as acting as shock absorbers, these disks also provide the space necessary for the vertebrae to move. Deterioration of spinal discs can cause neck and back pain, depending on the region of the spine affected. When your pain doesn’t respond […]
Spondylolisthesis Surgery for Spondylolisthesis: What to Expect
Lower back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide, affecting nearly 620 million people, almost twice the population of the United States, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A frequent reason for lower back pain is a condition called spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebrae moves out of position and onto the vertebrae below it. […]
All About Orthobiologics
Without question, your body can be a powerful and versatile healer. From simple cuts and scrapes to recovery after major surgery, your regenerative abilities are essential. Orthobiologics is a field of medicine that harnesses these natural healing advantages. Spine surgeon Sanjay Khurana, MD, uses orthobiologic therapies to help you recover faster. These techniques concentrate your body’s ability to repair tissue […]
Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own?
Herniated discs also have names like bulging, ruptured, or slipped discs. As one of the most common causes of back and neck pain, it’s even more surprising that you can have a herniated disc without any pain symptoms at all. About 90% of all herniated disc cases with pain symptoms will resolve on their own to the […]
You May Be a Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement if You Meet These Four Criteria
Spinal discs play a crucial role in your ability to move, spacing the vertebrae and cushioning the bones of the body support structure. When discs begin to deteriorate, you can feel pain, lose range of motion, and your quality of life starts to suffer. Sanjay Khurana, MD, is a spinal surgery specialist focused on artificial disc replacement […]