Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
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…
Spinal fusion hardware failure happens when the screws, rods, plates, or cages placed during surgery loosen, break, or shift, most…
If a surgeon has told you that you need spinal fusion, you have probably already asked the question most patients…
You had the fusion. The radicular pain that sent you to surgery may even be gone. Then a follow-up MRI…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 25, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…
A disc tear can cause pain that shows up far from the disc itself, in the buttock, hip, thigh, groin,…
Your surgeon has told you that fusion is the answer. Maybe you have already scheduled the date, or maybe you…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 8, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this…
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 16, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for…
