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Category: Spine Surgery

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

Diagram of a spine with metal rods and screws, titled "Spinal Fusion Complications" with a focus on surgical risks.
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Spinal Fusion Complications: Every Risk Patients Deserve to Know Before Surgery

Spinal fusion is a permanent, major surgery. It removes motion from one or more spinal segments, introduces hardware into the…

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Image of a person with a highlighted spine holding their lower back, with text "Laminectomy Risks and Failure Rates.
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Laminectomy Risks, Failure Rates, and Why It Misses the Source of Back Pain

Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States are recommended for laminectomy. The surgery is presented as…

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The 15% Problem: Why Most Spine Surgery Recommendations Don’t Hold Up

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 21, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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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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Alternatives to spinal fusion surgery with Dr. Deuk.
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Alternatives to Spinal Fusion Surgery: What Patients Need to Know

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified spine specialist before making…

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Has Anyone Gotten Worse After Spine Surgery? What Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 13, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Singapore to Florida: Why Singaporeans Fly To Florida For Back Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 12, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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What is spinal fusion surgery and should you get it?
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What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery? A Surgeon’s Honest Guide to the Procedure, Recovery, and Long-Term Trade-Offs

Patients who receive a spinal fusion surgery recommendation often leave their surgeon’s office with more questions than answers. They understand…

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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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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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