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The Bonati Spine Institute to Offer Complimentary Educational Webinar on Neck and Back Pain on April 14
Apr 4th
The Bonati Spine Institute to Offer Complimentary Educational Webinar on Neck and Back Pain on April 14
The Bonati Spine Institute, the leading center for the patented Bonati Spine Procedures for minimally invasive laser spine surgery, will be offering an educational webinar on neck and back pain on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
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Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy | Neck Pain | Vail Spine Surgeon
Mar 23rd
Dr. Donald Corenman, MD, DC (neckandback.com | 970-479-5895), is a Vail spine surgeon who specializes in all areas of the neck, back and spine. He treats patients with degenerative spine disorders as well as those with sports-related and traumatic injuries. He is currently in private practice at the Steadman Clinic—Vail Spine Institute—in Vail, CO—the premier spine institute for sports injuries. Dr. Corenman is skilled at diagnosing all areas of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and is an expert in treating such conditions causing back and neck pain as posterior cervical foraminotomy, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, as well as all sports related and traumatic injuries involving fractures. He recently created this video on posterior cervical foraminotomy to provide a detailed description of this condition of the cervical spine. Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a technique to decompress the cervical nerve root without a fusion to reduce neck pain. The approach is from the back of the neck and the decompression takes off some of the lamina and the medial half of the facet. It is used for herniated discs in the foramen, compressing the nerve, and is not a good technique for bone spur formation or herniations as this is where the spinal cord is located. It will not work for neck pain. He has dedicated his professional life educating others about spinal disorders and treatments. He recently launched his own educational neck and back website to inform and …
Cervical Herniated Disc, DRX9500 Treatment at Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center
Dec 17th
Treatment using the DRX9500 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System for a herniated C6-7 cervical disc at Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center
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 …
Treatment for Neck Pain – Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement at The Spine Institute Santa Monica
Aug 21st
The Spine Institute in California has done more PRODISC® artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgeries than any other institution in the US. What is it? The FDA Approved ProDisc™-C Total Disc Replacement is a device made from metal and plastic that is placed between two adjacent vertebral bodies (neck bones) to replace a diseased cervical disc. The ProDisc™-C Total Disc Replacement consists of three parts: 1. Two metal (cobalt-chrome alloy) endplates that are anchored to the top and bottom surfaces of the adjacent vertebral bodies 2. A plastic (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or UHMWPE) inlay that fits between the two endplates How does it work? The plastic inlay and endplates are intended to restore the natural distance between the two vertebrae (disc height). The top (superior) endplate can slide over the domed part of the plastic inlay, which can allow movement at the level where it is implanted. When is it used? The ProDisc™-C Total Disc Replacement is intended to be used in skeletally mature patients (people who have stopped growing) for reconstruction of the disc from C3-C7 following removal of the disc at one level for intractable symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD), a condition that results from a diseased or bulging disc. What will it accomplish? The device is intended to stabilize the operated spinal level. Unlike a fusion procedure, the ProDisc™-C Total Disc Replacement is designed to allow motion at the operated spinal level. The effects of the …
How To Stretch For Back Pain 3: Upper Back Spine Roller
Aug 17th
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from chriscomfort and more videos in the Back Pain category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com If you work at a desk all day, you probably have poor posture… and if you have poor posture, you probably have upper back pain. This stretch can work out the kinks—just don’t hold back. To complete this How-To you will need: Comfortable clothes A large towel 2 large rubber bands A floor A 3- to 5-inch-diameter foam roller Step 1: Roll towel Fold the large towel in half lengthwise and roll it very tightly, creating a cylinder that’s 3-5 inches in diameter. Tip: Replace the rolled towel with a foam roller, a common and inexpensive physical therapy tool. Step 2: Place rubber band Place one rubber band around the rolled towel near each end to keep it tightly rolled. Step 3: Place on floor Place the rolled towel on the floor where you will lie so that it will be perpendicular to your body. Step 4: Lie on floor Lie on your back on the floor so the rolled towel is at the base of your shoulder blades. Your knees should be bent and your feet flat on the floor. Step 5: Cradle head Cradle your head by cupping the upper part of the back of your head in your interlaced fingers. Bring your elbows toward each other so that your arms are along …
