A pinched nerve in your neck can be debilitating if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. Also called cervical radiculopathy, this condition occurs when a nerve root in your neck becomes compressed. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute treats pinched nerves and other spine conditions for patients in New Jersey. Learn more about how to […]
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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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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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
