How minimally Invasive Procedures Are Helping Patients With Spinal Injuries
Spinal injury conjures up images of urgent, life-threatening injuries that medical personnel manage and treat. Normally this is in the setting of trauma, and treatment of these patients is critical. In most cases, spinal damage will inflict immediate and permanent disability, seriously reducing a patient’s quality of life. However, many of us suffer from symptoms of less acute, chronic injury or spinal degeneration. Due to the non-emergent and often non-traumatic nature of these injuries, they can often be underdiagnosed and under-treated. Degenerative change can affect the discs, leading to bulges and protrusions. It can also affect the joints of the spine (intervertebral, interspinous and facet joints), leading to bone spurs and wear. Apart from causing direct pain, these can also ... READ MORE