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Category: lumbar Spine

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

Image highlighting the L2-L3 herniated disc with a graphic of the spine, emphasizing doctors often overlook it.
lumbar Spine
L2-L3 Herniated Disc: The Upper Lumbar Problem Most Doctors Overlook

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon  Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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X-ray illustration of a spine highlighting L1-L2 disc problems with a person holding their lower back in pain.
Herniated Disclumbar Spine
L1-L2 Disc Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Why Fusion Is Rarely the Answer

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Jul 22, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This information is intended for…

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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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Diagram of a high-intensity zone in lumbar MRI with a person holding their lower back.
lumbar Spine
High-Intensity Zone (HIZ) on Lumbar MRI: Causes, Meaning, and Treatment Options

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 7, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this…

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Man on a sofa clutching his lower back in pain with text about pinched nerves.
lumbar Spine
Pinched Nerves in the Lower Back: Common causes, symptoms & Treatments

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided…

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Image of a man with back pain showing a highlighted spine, with text about fixing L5-S1 herniated disc and sciatica without fusion.
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L5-S1 Herniated Disc & Sciatica, Fixed Without a Fusion

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 17, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Illustration of herniated disc at L4-L5 with person holding lower back in pain.
Herniated Disclumbar Spine
Herniated Disc at L4-L5: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Your lower back has been sending signals for months. Maybe it started as a dull ache that came and went,…

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Man with highlighted spine holds back, text asks about delay in spine surgery and nerve damage.
lumbar SpineSpine Health
How Long Can You Wait for Spine Surgery Before Nerve Damage Becomes Permanent?

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 11, 2026   Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Air Canada airplane flying against a cloudy sky.
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Medical Tourism: Why Canadians Are Traveling to Florida for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on May 6, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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A surgeon performing Deuk Laser Disc Repair on a patient.
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Laser Spine Surgery: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Consider It

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute   Medically reviewed on April 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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