Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
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Your neck pain has persisted for months despite physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and pain medication. You’ve followed every recommendation from…
Your back pain has sent you to three different doctors. The orthopedic surgeon recommended fusion. The pain management doctor offered…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: January 8, 2026Last Updated: January 8, 2026Reading Time: 20 minutes…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 7, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…
Key Points ✓ C6-C7 is the most commonly herniated disc level in the cervical spine, responsible for 45–60% of all…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 5, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is…
Facet hypertrophy, or facet joint hypertrophy, occurs when the small joints in your spine enlarge due to degenerative changes, typically…
Medically Reviewed by: Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon | Over 2,000 Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures PerformedLast Updated: January 2026 When chronic…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: December 31, 2024Last Updated: December 31, 2024Reading Time: 15 minutes…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on December 30, 2025 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Spine Surgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on December 29, 2025 Medical disclaimer: This…
