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Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.

Illustration of a herniated disc at T1-T2 with highlighted spine and text about hidden symptoms below cervical MRI.
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T1-T2 Herniated Disc: The Symptoms Hiding Just Below Your Cervical MRI

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 29, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Medical illustration comparing laminotomy and laminectomy procedures, highlighting targeted bone removal in laminotomy versus wider decompression during laminectomy for spinal stenosis or nerve compression.
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Laminotomy vs Laminectomy: What’s the Difference and Why Neither May Be Your Best Option

Your surgeon just told you that you need a laminectomy or maybe a laminotomy, and now you’re staring at two…

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Spinal decompression surgery infographic with a labeled spine and text descriptions.
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Spinal Decompression Surgery Explained

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 25th 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The material contained…

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Person holding back with highlighted spine and facet joints, text reads "Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain.
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Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 24, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided…

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Promotional image for DEUK Spine Institute highlighting out-of-state patients choosing their laser spine surgery.
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Why Out-of-State Patients Choose Deuk Spine Institute for Laser Spine Surgery

Every week, patients fly into Melbourne, Florida from New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and dozens of other states. They…

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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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Why Patients from British Columbia and Alberta Are Flying to Florida for Spine Surgery

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 7, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for…

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Illustration of Deuk Piriformis Release procedure showing targeted muscle and surrounding anatomy.
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Innovation Through Necessity: The Deuk Piriformis Release®

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on April 22, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Two medical professionals smiling in an operating room setting.
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Who Is Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD: Before the Scalpel Part Three of Three

Before the patents. Before these procedures, no one else in the world could perform them. Before thousands of patients walked…

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