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Surgery can provide permanent relief for spine pain that resists other treatment. With so many proven procedures available, however, it can be difficult to know which approach is best. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides advanced spine procedures for a wide variety of spine conditions at locations near you throughout New Jersey. Here, we discuss […]

What Is the Spinal Cord? The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerves that relays information between the brain and the body. It carries sensory information to be processed by the brain. It also allows the brain to send instructions that govern organ function and motor ability. If the spinal cord becomes compressed, however,

Spine Structure Much of the spine’s strength comes from its structure. When viewed from the side, the spine should curve in a gentle S shape. When viewed from the front and back, it should look like a straight line. This construction is optimal for distributing weight evenly, enabling flexible mobility, and ensuring internal organs have

Types of Laminectomy Procedure The first factor at play in laminectomy recovery time is the type of laminectomy. There are several variations of the procedure, depending on which part of the spine requires treatment: Cervical laminectomy: This procedure targets pain in the cervical region or neck. Thoracic laminectomy: This surgery focuses on pain in the

If you have ever received spine surgery, you expect it to relieve pain. If it doesn’t, the continued pain may be discouraging. Fortunately, solutions exist for failed back surgery syndrome. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute offers state-of-the-art treatments, including complex revision spine surgery, at locations throughout New Jersey to help patients get back

Spine surgeries can provide long-term relief for back conditions. Before the benefits can be enjoyed, however, patients must go through recovery. Though the recovery period may be challenging, many patients find that the relief is worth it. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute serves the state of New Jersey with cervical spinal fusion, thoracic

For people who struggle with lower back or hip pain, sacroiliac joint fusion can provide permanent relief. However, this procedure often comes with some activity restrictions. Understanding these limitations is important to deciding on the right treatment plan for you. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides surgical treatment for sacroiliac joint disease and other spine