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Treating Hunchback: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Kyphosis

Neck / Cervical / By Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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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What Is Cervical Facet Syndrome and How Is it Treated?

Neck / Cervical / By Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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 Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum, Mid-Back / Thoracic, Neck / Cervical / By Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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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How Can You Tell If You Have a Herniated Disc?

Neck / Cervical / By Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

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

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