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High-Intensity Zone (HIZ) on Lumbar MRI: Causes, Meaning, and Treatment Options

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 7, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this…

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10 Best Neck Surgeons For Patients with Neck Pain in 2026

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon  Published on July 2, 2026 Disclaimer: The medical information in this article…

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Medical illustration of degenerative disc disease at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 spinal levels showing disc degeneration and nerve compression in the lower back.
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Degenerative Disc Disease at L4-L5 and L5-S1, Is Surgery the Only Option?

If an MRI report just told you that you have degenerative disc disease at L4-L5 or L5-S1, you probably left…

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Medical illustration of a C4-C5 herniated disc compressing a cervical nerve, highlighting common symptoms such as shoulder pain and deltoid muscle weakness.
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Herniated Disc at C4-C5, Shoulder Pain, Deltoid Weakness, and Treatment

If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc C4-C5, you’re probably dealing with shoulder pain and arm weakness that doesn’t…

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10 Best Endoscopic Spine Surgeons in the U.S. (2026)

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 1, 2026 Disclaimer: The infromation contained within this…

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Can I Avoid Spine Surgery With Physical Therapy, Injections, or Chiropractic Care?

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 30, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The material contained…

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Spinal Decompression Surgery Explained

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 25th 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The material contained…

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Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 24, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided…

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Man on a sofa clutching his lower back in pain with text about pinched nerves.
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Pinched Nerves in the Lower Back: Common causes, symptoms & Treatments

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided…

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Why Out-of-State Patients Choose Deuk Spine Institute for Laser Spine Surgery

Every week, patients fly into Melbourne, Florida from New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and dozens of other states. They…

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Laser Spine Surgery in New Jersey: What NYC-Area Patients Need to Know

If you live in New Jersey and you’re still in pain after months of physical therapy, injections, and waiting room…

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What Questions Should I Ask My Spine Surgeon Before Saying Yes to Surgery?

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, CEO Medically reviewed on June 18, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for…

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