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Lumbar Laminectomy: What It Does, What It Misses, and Why Back Pain Returns

If a surgeon has recommended lumbar laminectomy for your back pain, you are likely living with leg symptoms, heaviness with…

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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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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Consider It

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on April 30, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Alternatives to Spinal Fusion: What Every Patient Should Know Before Consenting to Hardware

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on April 29, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Laser Spine Surgery: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Consider It

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute   Medically reviewed on April 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Innovation Through Necessity: The Deuk Piriformis Release®

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on April 22, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Who Is Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD: Before the Scalpel Part Three of Three

Before the patents. Before these procedures, no one else in the world could perform them. Before thousands of patients walked…

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