When back or neck pain does not improve, the thought of spine surgery can bring many questions. You may wonder which procedure you need, how much it may cost, or how long recovery will take. Dr. Albert P. Wong explains spine surgery options, including fusion and minimally invasive procedures, along with recovery and possible side effects.
Your surgeon said you need cervical fusion. Then came a wave of terms nobody explained. Maybe they
When rest did not work, medication did not work. Physical therapy did not work either, and now
Every fusion surgery trades one problem for another. That trade is the part patients rarely hear about
Lower back pain does not always become serious suddenly. At first, it may feel like stiffness after
If you hear that you may need back surgery, then it can be frightening for you. Not
Let’s be honest, this is the part people worry about first. You can understand the procedure, the
Most people don’t worry about the surgery part as much as what comes after. It’s the recovery
Most people hear “spine surgery” and assume the worst. Big operation, long recovery, and stuck in bed
Most people don’t hear about spinal fusion until nothing else has worked. Pain keeps coming back, nerves
Choosing between an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon for cervical spine surgery can be difficult. Both doctors