Overview Lower back pain is extremely prevalent among the general population, especially in older individuals. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people experience lower back pain…
Cervical Discectomy is a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Katzell in Lake Worth Spine Surgeon to remove a degenerative disc that causes chronic pain on the neck. This surgery is helpful in treating a condition known as degenerative disc…
If the unfortunate happens and you get into a car accident it is important to know the possible injuries. Pain after an auto accident is common, it is important to…
You may already be aware that Tiger Woods has undergone an anterior lumbar interbody fusion, or ALIF. This is a surgery that is also covered by Minimally Invasive Spine and…
You might have heard about muscle and tendon tears as they are common sports injuries, but wouldn’t expect to find a cartilage tear, and that is what a SLAP tear…
Introduction to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, abbreviated as ACDF is a surgical procedure employed in the removal of damaged bone spurs or disks in…
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage that acts as a cushion between the tibia (shinbone) and the femur (thighbone). As a shock absorber meniscus plays a significant role in joint…
Minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery is gaining popularity amongst the spine surgeons. The current trend with the advancement of technology can change the dynamics of spine surgery. In minimally invasive…