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09-11-2023

Ask Dr. Zabaleta: In which cases is endoscopic spine surgery recommended?

Contact Instituto Clavel hereEndoscopic surgery is the new revolution in minimally invasive procedures for spine surgery. It is especially useful for treatment of herniated discs and lumbar canal stenosis to relieve back pain or symptoms caused by nerve compression. Dr. Zabaleta explains the types of cases in which this type of surgery is recommended. 

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12-07-2023

Cervical or lumbar disc implants: frequently asked questions

Many patients have questions about the prosthetic implants used for cervical and lumbar disc replacement surgery. At Instituto Clavel, we are specialists in arthroplasty or disc replacement surgery (ADR), and we are happy to answer those questions here.

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07-06-2023

"I refused to think that at age 45 I couldn't play sports or take my dogs for walks," explains Elena Lauer

Before Elena Lauer’s surgery at Instituto Clavel, she was unable to do such basic things as bend over to make the bed, brush her teeth, or sleep without waking up in pain every time she moved. She went from playing sports regularly to not being able to walk for more than an hour without pain. She herself contacted us to share her testimonial as a way to encourage more people to find help.

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10-05-2022

What is degenerative scoliosis and how can it be treated?

This type of deformity of the spine, also known as new onset scoliosis, is defined as a deviation of the spine resulting from the progressive degeneration of the spinal elements, and it usually appears in adulthood. We invite you to read this article to learn more about this condition.

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03-12-2021

What are the early signs of Parkinson’s?

Parkinson's disease can manifest various symptoms. We review here some of the most frequent symptoms that can be early warning signs of the disease. 

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17-11-2021

"I have learned a lot about the anterior approach" says Dr. Milavec, about her AO Spine training at Instituto Clavel

We are talking to Dr.Helena Milavec, who has been the first doctor to receive training through the AO Spine program at our center in Barcelona. 

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