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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15-03-2023

What is involved in a brain biopsy?

Brain biopsy is a procedure in which a fragment of tissue is taken for analysis in order to make a diagnosis. In this post, the experts in neurosurgery at the Instituto Clavel, tell you all about this procedure.

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09-03-2023

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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03-03-2023

Preparation for having spine surgery

It’s normal to feel anxious or concerned before having surgery, especially when the surgery involves such an important part of the body as the spine. In this article, we offer you some guidelines to help you know what to expect if you’re going to have spine surgery, and some steps to prepare yourself that will help ensure a good outcome.

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28-02-2023

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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22-02-2023

Recovery after C5-C6 Cervical Hernia Surgery

The recovery process following surgery for cervical disc herniation usually lasts between four to six weeks. This recovery period is crucial, so Instituto Clavel has prepared this information to guide you through the process. 

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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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