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

Illustration of Modic changes on an MRI, highlighting type 1, 2, and 3 with corresponding colored markers.
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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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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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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Woman holding her upper back with spine illustration and text about understanding upper back pain.
Spine Health
Upper Back Pain: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Most pain in the upper back comes from posture and muscle tension. Long hours at a desk are a frequent…

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Diagram of the human spine with labeled sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.
Spine Health
Spine Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Parts, Sections, and Functions of Your Spine

Most people never think about spine anatomy until something starts to hurt. Or until a report lands in their hands…

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Person holding their neck with spine highlighted, alongside text about neck pain management.
Neck PainSpine Health
Neck Pain Management: Best Treatments for Neck Pain

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on: September 9, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in this…

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Illustration of radiculopathy with highlighted spine, man in pain, and treatment images.
Spine Health
Understanding Radiculopathy: Pain, Diagnosis, and Advanced Treatments

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 19, 2026 Disclaimer: Information provided on this page is…

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Man holding shoulder with highlighted thoracic spine, text: "14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn't Ignore.
Spine Health
14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 28, 2026  Disclaimer: The material provided herein is purely educational…

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Man with highlighted spine holding back, accompanied by text about degenerative disc disease and spinal fusion.
Spine Health
Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease: Do You Really Need Multi-Level Fusion?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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