Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
Your surgeon just told you that fusion is your only option for chronic back pain. You’ve already tried physical therapy,…
Your surgeon tells you the procedure takes 20 minutes. You’ll walk within an hour. You’ll go home the same day….
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 5, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…
You’ve researched laser spine surgery for months. You’ve read testimonials, watched videos, compared facilities. Yet one question keeps you up…
Your surgeon recommends a laminectomy with fusion for your herniated disc. The procedure requires a 4-inch incision, removes portions of…
Your local surgeon recommends a 5-day hospital stay for your herniated disc surgery. The procedure requires a 3-inch incision, removal…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 20, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: January 13, 2026Last Updated: January 13, 2026Reading Time: 10 minutes…
Your back pain has sent you to three different doctors. The orthopedic surgeon recommended fusion. The pain management doctor offered…
In the United States, nearly 65 million people report suffering from chronic back pain, with millions more experiencing chronic neck…
