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Spinal Trauma : Why Falls Have Overtaken Car Accidents as the Leading Cause
Spinal Trauma : Why Falls Have Overtaken Car Accidents as the Leading Cause

For decades, motor vehicle accidents were considered the primary cause of spinal trauma.

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Spine Care SpecialistsJune 19, 2026Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF): Understanding the Procedure and When It May Be Needed
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF): Understanding the Procedure and When It May Be Needed

ACDF is a well-established surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves and restore stability to the cervical spine.

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Spine Care SpecialistsJune 15, 2026Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Understanding Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) for Chronic Spine Conditions
Understanding Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) for Chronic Spine Conditions

When non-surgical treatments no longer provide adequate relief, minimally invasive spine surgery may become an appropriate treatment option.

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Cervical Disc Replacement with Mobi-C: A Modern Solution for Neck Pain Relief
Cervical Disc Replacement with Mobi-C: A Modern Solution for Neck Pain Relief

Neck pain that radiates into the arms, causes numbness, or limits daily activities can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life.

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Spine Care SpecialistsApril 27, 2026Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
When Do You Need Spine Surgery? Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
When Do You Need Spine Surgery? Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Several spinal conditions can lead to severe pain or nerve compression and may require surgical treatment.

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Spine Care SpecialistsMarch 16, 2026Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Cervical Laminoforaminotomy: An Expert Guide to Treating Neck and Arm Pain
Cervical Laminoforaminotomy: An Expert Guide to Treating Neck and Arm Pain

Persistent neck pain that radiates into the arms can significantly affect daily activities, productivity, and overall quality of life.

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Spine Care SpecialistsDecember 5, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
A Complete Guide to Lumbar Microdiscectomy: Relief, Recovery, and Real Results
A Complete Guide to Lumbar Microdiscectomy: Relief, Recovery, and Real Results

A lumbar microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the portion of a herniated lumbar disc that is pressing on the nerve root.

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Spine Care SpecialistsNovember 21, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Posterior Cervical Fusion: A Comprehensive Guide to Neck Stabilization Surgery
Posterior Cervical Fusion: A Comprehensive Guide to Neck Stabilization Surgery

One of the most effective procedures for addressing severe cervical spine issues is Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF).

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Spine Care SpecialistsNovember 10, 2025Spine Care Specialists
Understanding Discectomy: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Herniated Disc Relief
Understanding Discectomy: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Herniated Disc Relief

A herniated disc can cause severe back or leg pain, weakness, and restricted movement, often interfering with daily life.

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Spine Care SpecialistsOctober 23, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Understanding Fractured Vertebrae: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Fractured Vertebrae: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

A fractured vertebra occurs when one or more bones in the spine crack or collapse.

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Spine Care SpecialistsAugust 28, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Relieving Nerve Compression: Synovial Cyst Surgery Without Fusion
Relieving Nerve Compression: Synovial Cyst Surgery Without Fusion

A synovial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the spine, typically near the joints of the lower back (lumbar spine)

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Spine Care SpecialistsJuly 25, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Workplace Spine Injuries: Expert Diagnosis and Treatment Option
Workplace Spine Injuries: Expert Diagnosis and Treatment Option

At Dr. Khanna’s clinic, focus is on precise diagnosis using advanced imaging and a deep understanding of spinal anatomy and work-related trauma.

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Spine Care SpecialistsJune 19, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Understanding Foraminotomy: A Minimally Invasive Way to Treat Nerve Pain
Understanding Foraminotomy: A Minimally Invasive Way to Treat Nerve Pain

Imagine your spine as a complex network of highways, and your nerves are the cars traveling through it.

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Spine Care SpecialistsMay 28, 2025Spine Care Specialist
Herniated Disc: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments for a Pain-Relief Life
Herniated Disc: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments for a Pain-Relief Life

A herniated disc, a bulging or slipped disc, is a common spinal condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort.

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Spine Care SpecialistsMarch 26, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
 Dr Nitin Khanna Awarded 2025 Vitals Patients' Choice Lifetime Achievement and Best of The Region 2024
Dr Nitin Khanna Awarded 2025 Vitals Patients' Choice Lifetime Achievement and Best of The Region 2024

Spine Care Specialists are proud to announce that Dr. Nitin Khanna, a leading orthopaedic spine surgeon, has been awarded the 2025 Vitals Patients' Choice Lifetime Achievement Award

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Spine Care SpecialistsMarch 10, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Effective Treatments for Spondylolisthesis: A Comprehensive Guide
Effective Treatments for Spondylolisthesis: A Comprehensive Guide

Living with back pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially when you're dealing with a condition like spondylolisthesis.

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Spine Care SpecialistsMarch 3, 2025Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Lower back pain is a widespread issue, affecting nearly 10% of the global population.

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Spine Care SpecialistsDecember 3, 2024Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
How Do Idiopathic And Congenital Scoliosis Differ? Understanding Two Major Spinal Conditions
How Do Idiopathic And Congenital Scoliosis Differ? Understanding Two Major Spinal Conditions

As leading Spine Care Specialists in Indiana and across the country continue their research, we're gaining a deeper understanding of various spinal conditions that affect millions worldwide.

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Spine Care SpecialistsNovember 7, 2024Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Pinched Nerve in The Spine: Radiculopathy - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Pinched Nerve in The Spine: Radiculopathy - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

The spine consists of several individual bones known as vertebrae. These are interconnected together to form the spine. The spinal cord passes through a central canal in these vertebrae

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Spine Care SpecialistsAugust 8, 2024Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
Who is at Risk of Osteoporosis?
Who is at Risk of Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, is a condition that leads to weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures.

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Spine Care SpecialistsFebruary 29, 2024Nitin Khanna MD: Spine Care Specialist
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