Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are calcified, hard lumps of additional bone that develop on the ends…
Disc Extrusion The spine is one of the most vital parts of the human skeleton due to its’ critical role…
What is Facet Syndrome? The spinal facet joint is a weight bearing structure that acts as a “hinge joint” between…
Collapsed Disc A collapsed disc is one of the conditions that can affect the intervertebral disc located in the spinal…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 10, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this article…
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 20, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…
Similar to the filling of a jelly doughnut bursting through a weak spot in the strong outer wall, a herniated…
A disc is located between each vertebra (bones in your spine) and the vertebrae. These discs are shock absorbers that…
Herniated disc symptoms vary dramatically depending on where in your spine the herniation occurs – and whether it is pressing…
Workers Compensation Finding settlement amounts in workers’ compensation claims that were resolved in the previous five years yielded an average…
Pressure on the nerves close to the spine’s vertebrae causes a pinched nerve to develop in your lower back. Numerous…
