How do Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Spine Surgeons Differ? An orthopedic spine surgeon specializes in the bones, joints, discs, and structural problems of the spine, while a neurosurgery spine surgeon specializes in the nervous system, including the spinal cord and nerves.
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Herniated lumbar discs are painful enough the first time. Many patients that I see are ready to get rid of the unbearable pain radiating down their leg, so they come to a fellowship trained spine surgeon for relief. Generally, they
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Separating Fact From FictionBy Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, Orthopaedic Spine SurgeonOne of the most common reactions I see in my office has nothing to do with the diagnosis itself.It's what happens when I mention screws and rods.Patients often become visibly anxious. They
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In my spine surgery practice, I see lots of cervical spine patients with pinched nerves of varying degrees. Some patients have some numbness in one finger that barely bothers them and others are unable to think straight due to the
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As a spine surgeon who is constantly looking for the best treatment options for my patients, the concept of “Hybrid Cervical Spine Surgery” has piqued my interest recently as it has been explored scientifically. Anterior cervical spine surgery is most
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Pinched nerves in the neck and lower back can produce significant anxiety in patients as they concurrently deal with worrisome symptoms while seeking the best treatment. The spinal nerves carry information to and
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Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD Diagnosis of Radiculopathy (pain that originates in the nerves emerging from the spinal cord) I’ll typically diagnose radiculopathy through a combination of reading notes from your prior physician visits, reviewing and imaging studies, such as MRI
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Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD As an Interventional Pain Management physician, I often use clinical terms when I talk about nerve pain related conditions with patients. Two terms that I use frequently are radiculopathy and neuropathy, and I think it
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Diagnosing hyper-lordosis is fairly commonplace for a spine surgeon like me who has been in practice for many years. Here’s the step-by-step process I follow: Imaging Studies: X-rays will be my “go-to” imaging
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Hyper-lordosis, or "swayback," is a condition noted by an overly inward curvature of the spine, mostly in the lower back (lumbar) region. Usually seen in children and adolescents, this condition can affect anyone
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