Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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Cervical Fusion Bone Grafts: Autograft, Allograft, Biologics

Neck / Cervical / By

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery is a proven treatment that provides significant relief for neck pain. To succeed, the procedure must promote healthy bone growth for a strong fusion. Healthy growth requires a high-quality bone graft matrix to provide a usable foundation. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, our spine surgeons […]

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Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs. ACDF: Relieve Arm Pain

Miscelleanous / By

Arm pain can sometimes be caused by spinal cord compression. Like any medical condition, arm pain of spinal origin must be treated at the source. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute offers multiple spine procedures to relieve nerve pain caused by compression for patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Our surgeons weigh all factors

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Pain Management After Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Multimodal Protocols

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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a cutting-edge technique that reduces pain and recovery times by limiting surgical trauma. Even after receiving MIS, however, patients can still expect some discomfort while they heal. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute combines minimally invasive spine surgery techniques with multimodal pain management to ensure a smooth recovery. Here,

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Nerve Monitoring (IONM) in Spine Surgery: Why We Use It

Miscelleanous / By

There have been major advancements in neurosurgery over the years. One of these is intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM), which enables surgeons to monitor nerve activity while they operate. This technology allows for safer surgeries with a higher success rate than ever before. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spine procedures and treatments for patients

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Incision Care & Infection Prevention After Lumbar Procedures

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

Lumbar spine procedures have advanced significantly in recent decades. Minimally invasive techniques allow for faster, more effective healing with a lower risk of complications. However, that doesn’t make treatment risk-free. Proper wound care is still vital to maximize the chances of success after surgery. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spine procedures for patients

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Lumbar Reconstruction for Flat Back Syndrome: Restoring Balance

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

In patients with flat back syndrome, their lumbar spine loses its natural curve and becomes flat, resulting in pain and other symptoms. Fortunately, lumbar reconstruction surgery may help them get their spinal alignment restored. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, award-winning surgeons perform spinal procedures for patients throughout New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here,

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Revision Lumbar Surgery: Pseudarthrosis, Hardware Pain, ASD

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

If you’ve had spine surgery before and are now dealing with side effects like pseudoarthrosis, hardware pain, or adjacent segment disease (ASD), it can feel like there is no hope. Fortunately, revision lumbar surgery can give you the relief you’re looking for. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spinal procedures and treatment for patients

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Navigation & Intra-Op Imaging in Lumbar Surgery

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

If you’re on the fence about receiving lumbar spine surgery, ask your surgeon about intraoperative navigation. This helpful imaging tool can improve accuracy and safety during the procedure. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, patients in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania can receive cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine procedures. Here, we explore intraoperative navigation,

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Lumbar Discectomy vs. Fusion for Recurrent Herniations

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

If you’ve had several disc herniations, you may be looking for surgical treatment. Both lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion are options, but which is better? At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, board-certified surgeons provide spine surgeries, including discectomies and spine fusions, for patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we compare lumbar

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Rhizotomy vs. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Back Pain

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Patients dealing with chronic back pain can find relief through non-invasive methods like rhizotomy and spinal cord stimulation, but which is the better option? NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides minimally invasive spine procedures, including rhizotomy and spinal cord stimulation implants, to patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we compare rhizotomy and spinal

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