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Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, Slipped Disc: Are They the Same Condition?

If you have been told you have a herniated disc, a bulging disc, a disc protrusion, a slipped disc, or…

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Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Better, or Just Hype? What 5-Year Data Shows

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 28, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Comparison of L4-L5 spinal surgery methods: fusion, disc replacement, and Deuk laser repair, highlighting success rates.
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L4-L5 Surgery Success Rates: Spinal Fusion vs. Disc Replacement vs. Deuk Laser Disc Repair

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 27, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Spine Health
Got Spine Questions? Meet Sam, the AI Chatbot from Deuk Spine

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 22, 2026  Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Spinal Fusion Complications: Every Risk Patients Deserve to Know Before Surgery

Spinal fusion is a permanent, major surgery. It removes motion from one or more spinal segments, introduces hardware into the…

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Laminectomy Risks, Failure Rates, and Why It Misses the Source of Back Pain

Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States are recommended for laminectomy. The surgery is presented as…

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The 15% Problem: Why Most Spine Surgery Recommendations Don’t Hold Up

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 21, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Spine Surgery and Your Active Life: Will You Lift, Run, and Play Golf Again?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 19, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Text "Lumbar Laminectomy: What It Does, What It Misses, and Why Back Pain Returns" next to a spine model.
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Lumbar Laminectomy: What It Does, What It Misses, and Why Back Pain Returns

If a surgeon has recommended lumbar laminectomy for your back pain, you are likely living with leg symptoms, heaviness with…

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Alternatives to spinal fusion surgery with Dr. Deuk.
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Alternatives to Spinal Fusion Surgery: What Patients Need to Know

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified spine specialist before making…

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Has Anyone Gotten Worse After Spine Surgery? What Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 13, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Singapore to Florida: Why Singaporeans Fly To Florida For Back Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 12, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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