Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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Sleeping Positions After Cervical Procedures: Week-by-Week

Neck / Cervical / By

Neck surgery is a major medical procedure. Before you receive treatment, it’s important to understand everything that your care entails. That includes your limitations during recovery. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides neck surgeries at locations near you in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here, we discuss how to sleep after cervical spine surgery with […]

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Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy: Step-by-Step Technique & Tools

Neck / Cervical / By

Neck surgery provides a proven solution for debilitating nerve pain. Surgery is a big step, however, and it can seem intimidating. Learning more is one way to feel more confident about your treatment. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides cervical spine surgeries near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we discuss

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Thoracic Spinal Fusion for Deformity: Navigation & Outcomes

Mid-Back / Thoracic / By

Spinal deformities can be severely limiting. Pain, reduced mobility, breathing issues, and insecurities make it difficult for people to maintain the lifestyles they desire. Fortunately, a permanent solution exists. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides thoracic spinal fusion and other spine procedures near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we explore how thoracic

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Thoracic Spine Reconstruction: Correcting Long-Standing Deformities

Mid-Back / Thoracic / By

  If you struggle with a spinal deformity, it may seem inescapable. The pain, limited mobility, and other difficulties get in the way of your lifestyle. Even for long-standing deformities, however, thoracic spine reconstruction can provide permanent relief. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spinal reconstruction surgeries near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and

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Cervical Disc Replacement: Preserving Motion After Discectomy

Neck / Cervical / By

After receiving a cervical discectomy, many patients find that their neck mobility has been reduced. Cervical disc replacement is one way to restore flexibility. This procedure replaces the missing disc with a medical implant, allowing a complete range of motion. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spinal procedures near you in New Jersey,

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Neck Surgery Day-Of Timeline: From Check-In to Discharge

Neck / Cervical / By

Neck surgery is a big step. While its results can provide significant and long-lasting relief, it is considered a major procedure and can cause short-term lifestyle changes. Understanding what to expect is vital when making the right decision. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute has locations near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

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Outpatient Lumbar Surgery: Why Same-Day Discharge Can Be Safe

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum / By

Outpatient lumbar surgery, also called same-day surgery, is becoming increasingly common. Advances in surgical techniques and anesthesia have made same-day discharges possible, allowing for faster recoveries, lower costs, and greater comfort. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides same-day procedures, when possible, for patients in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here, we discuss outpatient

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Thoracic Disc Replacement: When Motion Preservation Makes Sense

Mid-Back / Thoracic / By

Thoracic disc replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged thoracic disc with an artificial implant. For some patients, this procedure delivers reduced pain without sacrificing spinal flexibility. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides thoracic disc replacement and other advanced spine procedures for patients in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here, we

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Cervical Rhizotomy for Neck-Origin Headaches: What to Expect

Neck / Cervical / By

Not all headaches originate inside the head. Neck-origin headaches are caused by problems with the cervical spine, causing referred pain in the head. For patients who struggle with chronic neck-origin headaches, cervical rhizotomy may provide a long-term solution. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides cervical rhizotomy surgeries near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania,

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Comparison graphic of spine before and after disc replacement

Lumbar Disc Replacement: Devices, Levels, & Restrictions

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It is normal to feel apprehensive about spinal implants. While surgery provides significant relief from pain, it is also a major step that can lead to changes in the patient’s life. Understanding what to expect is key to feeling confident about treatments such as lumbar disc replacement. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides

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