Spinal Fracture Treatment
Osteoporosis is the most widespread degenerative disease in the developed world causing more than 700,000 spinal fractures in the United State every year. A fracture in the spine – also called a vertebral compression fracture (VCF) – is when your vertebrae (the bones that make up your spine) break and collapse. In patients with osteoporosis […]
The Intracept Procedure
Anthony Giuffrida, MD, Cantor Spine’s board-certified Physiatrist, is the first and only physician in South Florida to offer breakthrough treatment for patients with chronic low back pain. The Intracept Procedure is a new minimally invasive approach that is clinically proven to provide long term relief for chronic low back pain. Low back pain is the most expensive occupational […]
Signs of Serious Back Pain
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health. Because of this, symptoms should never be ignored. Back pain symptoms may range from a muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pains, limited flexibility, limited range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. Chronic back pain is pain […]
Spine Conditions That You Should Know About
Spine conditions sound scary, but you should educate yourself on some common ones. Without this knowledge, you’ll be lost if something happens. Here are some common lumbar issues that people experience. A lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common back issues. A disc is a soft pad between two vertebrae of the spine. It can […]
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis, also known as neck arthritis or cervical osteoarthritis, is a condition that can be debilitating and painful if left untreated. It is more likely to occur as people age, with individuals age sixty or over having greater odds of developing the condition. To achieve a better understanding of cervical spondylosis, let’s take a brief […]