Spine treatments

16-09-2022

Does a sciatic nerve recover? Dr. Català responds.

Instituto Clavel wants to answer all your questions about pathologies of the spine and skull. On this occasion, Dr. Ignasi Català, neurosurgeon and Deputy Director of the Institute, talks about sciatica and its recovery process. 

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01-09-2022

Do you suffer from cervicogenic vertigo? These are the causes and treatments

Pain in the cervical spine and dizziness may be related. Sometimes neck pain can be accompanied by balance disorders. The following article describes what the possible causes are and how to treat it.  

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26-08-2022

What is cervical arthroplasty?

Cervical arthroplasty is a surgery by which a degenerated or damaged disc of the cervical spine is replaced with an artificial disc. In this article we explain how this surgery, also known as cervical ADR, is performed, and in which cases it is recommended. 

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16-08-2022

The consequences of not having surgery on a herniated disc

If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc and are controlling the pain with the help of medication, exercise or physical therapy, you should know that, in some cases, this only masks the symptoms. In this article we describe some of the possible consequences of not having surgery in those cases where it would be the best treatment option.  

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11-08-2022

What is the scar like after cervical hernia surgery?

After the operation for a cervical herniated disc, the spine surgeon will close the incision using either sutures or staples. This depends, fundamentally, on the size of the incision, the tension around the edges, the type of operation, and the preference of the surgeon. Here's what you need to know about the incision healing process after surgery.  

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29-07-2022

What is lumbar radiofrequency and how effective is it for relieving pain?

Lumbar facet joint pain, that is, low back pain that has its origin in the facet joints, can be effectively treated through a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure. This treatment is known as thermal radiofrequency, and in this article we describe its application to the lumbar region, what it involves and how effective it is for treating pain. 

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