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Posterior lumbar discectomy for Herniated Disc ::: Paul’s Story
Dec 14th
Good diagnosis, good attention and good work. Paul discusses the treatment he received for herniated disc as a patient of the Mayfield Clinic. Learn more about herniated discs and posterior lumbar discectomy at www.mayfieldclinic.com
Spine Back Pain | Epidural Steroid Injection | Injury Lumbar Thoracic | Dr. Josh Levin
May 18th
This is a video of Dr. Josh Levin, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, explaining spine pain, disc herniations and epidural steroid injections to relieve back pain. Ortho.ah.com
Paul’s Story ::: Herniated Disc ::: Posterior lumbar discectomy
Mar 26th
Good diagnosis, good attention and good work. Paul discusses the treatment he received for herniated disc as a patient of the Mayfield Clinic. Learn more about herniated discs and posterior lumbar discectomy at www.mayfieldclinic.com
Understanding the MRI of a Lumbar Herniated Disc | Lower Back Pain | Colorado Spine Surgeon
Nov 23rd
Dr. Donald Corenman, MD, DC (neckandback.com | 970-479-5895) is a spine surgeon and spine expert practicing at the Spine Institute at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO. Dr. Corenman has extensive experience in spine surgeries associated with the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He is an avid researcher, lecturer and writer on conditions associated with the spine. He created this video to help patients with understanding the MRI of a Lumbar Herniated Disc and lower back pain. Dr. Corenman is very passionate about educating fellow colleagues and patients about specific conditions that cause lower back pain and the treatment options that are available. You can learn more about Dr. Corenman, his practice, the spine conditions he treats and review his vast library of resources by visiting his website at http For most individuals suffering from lower back pain, a common diagnosis is a herniated disc of the lumbar (lower) spine. This video—understanding the MRI of a Lumbar Herniated Disc-is designed for the primary care physician or specialist, such as a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist, to use to learn how to read and understand the MRI of the lumbar spine. This video shows a scan of a disc herniation-you will be able to understand what a sagittal view is (side view) and what an axial image is (the bottom up view). Although most people prefer a top down view, Radiologists prefer a bottom up view. It is recommended that you first watch the “MRI of a normal lumbar spine …
Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis | Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back | Colorado Spine Surgeon
Oct 6th
Dr. Donald Corenman, MD, DC (neckandback.com | 970-479-5895), is a Colorado spine surgeon and dedicated researcher and lecturer of all areas of the spine. He recently created the website listed above for patients, physicians, colleagues and other spine surgeons to use as a 2nd resource when seeking out information on conditions and surgical options relating to the spine. Dr. Corenman is an expert in all degenerative conditions, as well as sports-related and traumatic injuries of the spine. As a Colorado spine surgeon, performs state-of-the art surgeries to correct these conditions in his patients. He recently created this video on lumbar foraminal stenosis to provide an explanation of a pinched nerve in the lower back. Lumbar foraminal stenosis is condition of the spine that is very similar to lumbar spinal stenosis because it involves the narrowing of an area within the spinal canal. The individual nerves will exit through a small hole in the side of the spine in between the two vertebrae. This nerve root exiting occurs at every level in the spine. This condition is different than lumbar central stenosis where all the nerves in the canal are compressed. With lumbar foraminal stenosis, the compression is at the exit hole of the nerve (the foramen). This causes the pinched nerve in the lower back. Since the exiting hole is known as the foramen, narrowing of this hole is called foraminal stenosis. The stenosis is caused by the clogging of this nerve opening with bone spur …
Back [Lumbar] Fusion Surgery for Pain, Sciatica & Stenosis
Aug 4th
Short video presentation reviewing the current technology for dealing with back or leg pain with surgical treatment.
Does cold therapy penetrate deep enough to affect a herniated lumbar disc?
Jul 6th
What is the depth of penetration of therapeutic cold therapy (cryotherapy)? Could it have a physiolgic effect on a herniated disc as to cause pain relief or repair?
