How can I tell if my mother’s back pain is a normal part of aging or something more serious, such as a spine fracture?
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Recently, a new device has been introduced that reduces radiation exposure in pediatric spine surgery — the 7D flash navigation system. Using the same technology that a cell phone uses for facial recognition to unlock your cell phone, this uses the camera to look into the patients’ body through the incision.
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As the team began looking at what was required for spinal movement and disc replacement they found a lot in common with what is required for that type of device. Then they realized the similarities between what they had developed and the phone hinge. The team began to focus on the challenge of designing a replacement that emulates the function of a spinal disc.
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Severe spinal cord injuries are incurable today in humans, but this therapy, involving liquid nanofibers that gel around a damaged spinal cord like a soothing blanket, produces chemical signals to promote healing and reduces scarring.
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Lumbar canal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal or the tunnels through which nerves and other structures communicate with that canal. Narrowing of the spinal canal usually occurs due to changes associated with aging that decrease the size of the canal, including the movement of one of the vertebrae out of alignment.
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Cervical herniated disc pain and related signs are typically felt in one arm or the other. Symptoms can vary depending on which disc has herniated and which nerve root has become pinched or inflamed. Rarely, the pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness can go into both arms or lower in the body if the spinal cord is affected.
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The researchers found that 39% of adults had back pain, 37% had hip, knee or foot pain, and nearly one-third had hand, arm or shoulder pain in the past three months. About one in 10 suffered from toothaches.
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In a study about the use of muscle relaxants for low back pain, the authors concluded that there was scarce clear evidence supporting the use of muscle relaxants for low back pain.
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Minimally invasive technology has developed rapidly in spine surgery, with many technologies demonstrating significant clinical advantages, but others promising more than they could deliver and largely falling by the wayside.
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This will help lead the digital transformation of spine surgery. Spine surgeons will be able to seamlessly work with various technologies to address more of the clinical challenges in surgery from a single platform.
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“We have come a long way with minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and safe spine surgery,” said Nitin Khanna, MD, orthopedic surgeon. “Working together [with our skilled staff] through the years has allowed for an extremely low complication rate.”
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A large orthopedic group's size and market dominance should drive contracting. However, this is not always the case. Insurance companies have gotten bolder and more hostile in their approach to providers. This has spurned the entrance of private equity into health care.
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Kyphoplasty is among the treatments for a spine compression fracture. It is an effective, minimally-invasive surgery that works by repairing the collapsed vertebrae.
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Robotics allow us to perform minimally-invasive surgeries with increased safety and precision, leading to less blood loss, less post-operative pain and faster recovery.
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Outpatient surgery and fewer fusions are likely the future of spine surgery.
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Research selected for presentation at the Annual 2021 ISASS Conference. As a surgical group, we assessed and tracked patient blood-loss in standing and recumbent spinal-to-pelvis alignment, continuing to drive innovation and best practices, at the cutting edge of minimally invasive spine surgery research, techniques and education.
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If your bedroom, kitchen, or a designated corner of your living space has been your office for the past year, it’s possible your body is feeling the effects, especially your spine. We have now been working from home for over a year. And, as many of us know, that takes quite a toll on the back. In fact, in 2020, reported injuries to the back, hands and wrists have increased.
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𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐢𝐧) 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐬 10 years in a row, OSNI is committed to ensuring our patients receive world-class care close to home. Dr. Khanna talks about what it means to be the best.
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Did you now that when you schedule your surgery can impact how long your are in the hospital recovering?
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2020 was a challenging year due to COVID. But, as I have done every year, here is 2020 in-review. I look forward to caring for patients in 2021 and moving past the COVID pandemic. Thank you for your support.
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