The human spine is a complex structure that allows us to move fluidly while providing support and protection to our nervous system. However, when injury, disease or age-related degeneration impairs the spine, it can lead to debilitating pain and discomfort. One of the most common solutions for this issue is a surgical procedure called total...
A lumbar fusion procedure, also known simply as spinal fusion, is a surgical intervention aimed at creating solid bone between two or more vertebrae in the spine. This procedure is often recommended to alleviate chronic back pain and to stabilize the spine when other treatments have failed. Lumbar fusion is accomplished by inserting a bone...
As an experienced runner and a recent recipient of lumbar spinal fusion, I’ve realized that understanding the procedure and its impact on my life is crucial. Lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure aimed at joining, or fusing, two or more vertebrae in the lower back. The fusion of these bones is intended to prevent...
North Texas Neurosurgical Consultants will work with you and your family to find the most effective and least invasive treatment necessary to help alleviate your pain and restore your mobility.