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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20-05-2022

Foraminal stenosis: what it is, types, symptoms, and exercises

Generally, foraminal stenosis is a pathology that appears in adulthood, and in most cases the main cause is osteoarthritis of the spine and the intervertebral discs. We invite you to read this article to find out more about this condition. 

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17-05-2022

What are the risks of a C6-C7 cervical hernia operation?

To discuss the risks that cervical hernia surgery may entail, it is necessary to take into account the technique to be used by surgeon and the circumstances of the specific patient. We’ve prepared the following article to answer any questions you may have about it.

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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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03-05-2022

Neck pain: Types, treatments, and exercises to relieve it

Neck pain can be either acute or chronic, and the recommended treatment will depend on the kind you have. In the following article we offer more information and a simple guide to exercises that you can do at home to relieve neck pain.

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26-04-2022

Josefita Noemí Mazariegos de Corzo after her surgeries: "I regained my freedom"

A fall can injure your spine and cause you discomfort sooner or later. This is precisely what happened to Noemí Corzo, a 73-year-old patient from Guatemala who came to Instituto Clavel after suffering a fall, in the hope of improving her condition and regaining her ability to move freely. Read her story below. 

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19-04-2022

Lumbar hyperlordosis: causes and treatments

Lumbar hyperlordosis is one of the most common postural deformations besides kyphosis. Lumbar hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curve in the lumbar spine, which causes spinal deterioration and, as a result, discomfort and other problems appear in this area. What causes it, and how can it be treated? Find the answers in the following article.

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