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Spinal Fusion
Laminectomy With Fusion: Why the Two Get Done Together

A laminectomy with fusion is two operations done in one sitting. The laminectomy removes part of the bony roof of…

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Spine Health
Modic Changes on MRI: What Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 Actually Mean

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated: November 30, 2026. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes…

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A woman in pain holds her abdomen with text about L5-S1 disc herniation and abdominal pain.
Herniated Disc
L5-S1 Disc Herniation & Abdominal Pain: Symptoms, Causes & the Non-Fusion Fix

Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated November 5, 2026 Key Points ✓ The L5-S1 segment takes more…

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Woman hunched over phone showing tech neck impact with inset of correct posture.
Neck Pain
Tech Neck: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How to Fix It for Good

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated November 3, 2026 Key Points ✓ Tech neck is forward…

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Disc Desiccation
Spine Health
Disc Desiccation Explained: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated: October 30, 2026. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes…

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A stressed doctor at a laptop, with text about EHR costs, a jar of money, and a stack of labeled files.
Spine Health
The 2026 EHR Cost Crisis: How Electronic Health Records Are Draining Billions From Patient Care

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD  Board Certified Neurosurgeon Published: October 29, 2026  Disclaimer: The information on this page is…

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Man holding his back in pain, with text about disc extrusion causes and treatments, next to a spine illustration.
Herniated Disc
Disc Extrusion: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and a Safer Path to Relief

Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated: October 27, 2026 Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only….

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Neck Pain
C4-C5 Disc Bulge: Understanding Your Diagnosis and Finding the Right Treatment

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated: October 22, 2026 Disclaimer: The information within this page is…

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Woman with back pain sits by L3-L5 spine illustration promoting disc bulge treatment.
Back Painlumbar Spine
L3-L4-L5 Disc Bulge: Understanding Your Diagnosis and Finding the Right Treatment

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MDFAANS Board Certified NeurosurgeonUpdated: October 20 2026. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only…

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Lumbar spine X-ray showing spinal fusion rods and screws with a magnified view of the fusion site, illustrating pseudarthrosis, or failed bone fusion, after spinal surgery.
Spinal FusionSpine Health
Pseudarthrosis After Fusion: What It Means When the Bone Never Joins

Pseudarthrosis after fusion means the vertebrae that were supposed to grow together into one solid bone never fully joined. The…

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Side-by-side medical illustration comparing spinal fusion with rods, screws, and an interbody spacer to laminectomy surgery involving removal of part of the vertebral bone to relieve nerve compression.
Spinal FusionSpine Surgery
Spinal Fusion vs Laminectomy: How the Two Operations Actually Differ

A spinal fusion and a laminectomy solve two different problems. A laminectomy removes part of the bone over the spinal…

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Back Pain
Middle Back Pain Explained: Common Causes, Symptoms, Relief, and Warning Signs

Most middle back pain comes from muscle strain or ongoing poor posture, and it tends to settle on its own…

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