Stress fractures in the back are a common complaint among athletes and physical workers. Also called an overuse injury, this type of fracture can quickly derail a sports or workplace career. But what is a stress fracture, and how can you tell when it is happening to you? NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute […]
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Sacroiliac joint pain can cause pain down one or both legs, and the person may have trouble sitting. Many people also feel stiffness in their buttocks or back. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, located in northern New Jersey, board-certified neurosurgeons, led by Dr. Branko Skovrlj, specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery to treat
Patients who have kyphosis can experience a lot of pain and even breathing problems, depending on how deeply the spine is curved. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, with locations all over northern New Jersey, has board-certified spine specialists who perform spine procedures and treatments that deal with complex disorders, including kyphosis. Here, we discuss
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The spine is made up of vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other. Each vertebra is connected by an intervertebral disc in the front and a small facet joint in the back. If there is any damage, irritation, or degeneration of the facet joint, it can lead to pain. Cervical facet syndrome is a
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The neurosurgeons at NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute are all board-certified and specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery. Led by Dr. Branko Skovrlj, one of the best-in-class neurosurgeons in New Jersey, NU-Spine is one of the few places that specialize in complex spine procedures using minimally invasive techniques. Here, we detail the benefits of
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Patients who are suffering from low back pain have a lot of company — it is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the main reason that American workers lose valuable productivity time. Research shows that 75-85% of Americans report back pain at some point in their lives. If you are afflicted with lower back
A herniated disc can be a tricky back problem to diagnose because not every patient will experience symptoms — sometimes, a person has no symptoms at all. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, located in Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel, NJ, our team of specialists can diagnose a herniated disc
Dr. Branko Skovrlj, the founder of NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, is world-renowned for his contributions to treating spinal deformities. He and his expert medical team perform cutting-edge procedures to help patients relieve symptoms of scoliosis, including adults, at locations in Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel, NJ. Here, we discuss the signs and symptoms most commonly seen in adult scoliosis patients, as well as the importance of seeing a spine specialist.
