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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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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21-07-2022

Fernando says, "I started playing sports again!" after his ADR surgeries at Instituto Clavel

Minimally invasive disc replacement surgery, better known as ADR surgery, has allowed our patients to regain their quality of life. 70% of them have been able to return to sports. This is the case of Fernando, who at the age of 41 was able to return to one of the sports he is most passionate about: surfing. Read his story below.  

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13-07-2022

Lumbar laminectomy: what it is and what the recovery process is like

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery used to increase the space through which the spinal cord and nerve roots pass if it has narrowed (stenosis), and also used in cases of herniated discs. If you have heard of this procedure and would like to know more about what it involves and what recovery from this surgery is like, we invite you to read this article.  

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