Recovery after lumbar arthrodesis surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis is a procedure that can be used to relieve certain types of back pain when other treatments have failed. Nowadays, because there are new ways to perform this surgery using minimally invasive techniques, the patient’s recovery process is much faster and easier than in the past. 

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23-03-2023
Updated: 12-06-2025

Sacroiliitis: Is walking good for pain relief?

Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of one or both of the sacroiliac joints. This condition can cause pain and stiffness in the lower back, legs, and hips. For this reason, patients with sacroiliitis often wonder if walking is good for this condition.

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23-02-2023
Updated: 24-06-2025

Gislane Rodrigues says, "Six months after surgery I was competing again, and became the world champion."

This is the story of Gislane Rodrigues, an athlete who began suffering pain two months before the pandemic. She first thought it was probably just muscle soreness from her regular sports activity, but it did not improve. The pain got so bad that she couldn’t turn over in bed, and no one seemed to know the solution. That is, until she met Dr. Català. In this article, Gislane tells us about her experience in her own words.

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15-02-2023
Updated: 16-02-2023

What is radiculopathy and how is it treated?

Radiculopathy, commonly known as a "pinched nerve," is a condition resulting from compression of the nerve roots of the spinal cord. Radiculopathy can occur in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. In the following, we provide more information about this condition and how it can be treated.

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14-02-2023
Updated: 21-09-2023

What are the symptoms of cervicalgia, and how long does it last?

Neck pain is one of the most common health issues people suffer. In some cases, it will be diagnosed as cervicalgia and it may be due to different factors. In this article we tell you what cervicalgia is, its symptoms, and duration.

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14-02-2023
Updated: 30-03-2023

How is a herniated disc diagnosed? Dr. Santander answers your questions.

A herniated disc in the spine is a condition in which the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc escapes through the torn or ruptured annulus fibrosus and invades the spinal canal, displacing or pinching nerve roots. It is one of the most common causes of radicular and back pain, and can become incapacitating. In this article, Dr. Santander explains how herniated discs are diagnosed.

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07-02-2023
Updated: 12-02-2024

International Epilepsy Day: what you need to know

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes unprovoked and recurrent seizures. February 12th is International Epilepsy Day, and Instituto Clavel wants to raise awareness of epilepsy by sharing useful information about this brain disease.

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