Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
Pseudarthrosis after fusion means the vertebrae that were supposed to grow together into one solid bone never fully joined. The…
A spinal fusion and a laminectomy solve two different problems. A laminectomy removes part of the bone over the spinal…
Most middle back pain comes from muscle strain or ongoing poor posture, and it tends to settle on its own…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on October 15, 2026 Disclaimer: The information provided here…
Pain after a laminectomy is real, and it is usually most intense in the first few days, centered on the…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated On Oct 13, 2026 Disclaimer: The information provided herein is…
Most tingling or numbness felt in the back is a temporary nerve response caused by sitting too long in one…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Institute Published: October 8, 2026 Disclaimer: The information presented is meant…
Before and after spinal fusion, the biggest change is that two or more vertebrae that used to move separately become…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Updated: Oct 6, 2026 Disclaimer: The information presented is meant for…
Most pain in the upper back comes from posture and muscle tension. Long hours at a desk are a frequent…
A Case Of Disc Osteophytes C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Published: Oct…
