Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
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…
A lack of one or more layers of the annulus fibrosus results in an annular fissure or tear. The majority…
An operation called a foraminotomy is performed. It enlarges the region surrounding one of the spinal column’s bones. Compressed nerves…
The most frequent primary tumor of the spine is a spinal hemangioma. These lesions are vascular in nature and frequently…
Intervertebral disc disease is a condition that causes pain in the back, neck, legs, and arms. Intervertebral discs cushion the…
When a spinal disc weakens and encroaches on the spinal cord, a bulging disc in the neck results. This may…
