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A patient who underwent laminectomy showcasing his large incision scar on his lower back.
Spinal Fusion
Why Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Is Often a Scam

Summary In this edition of Spine Scams Exposed, Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, CEO and founder of Deuk Spine Institute, reveals why…

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Illustrations of spinal stenosis in side and top views
Neck Pain
Cervical Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Stopping Neck Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 18, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Woman massaging her neck in pain .
Pain Management
What Is Interventional Pain Management? A Comprehensive Guide

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 17, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Herniated disc treatment options
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Treatment Options: What Actually Fixes the Problem

You have probably already done the rounds. Physical therapy for weeks, maybe months. A round of injections that helped for…

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Laser spine surgery with no bone drilling
Spine Surgery
Laser Spine Surgery With No Bone Drilling: Why Bone-Sparing Surgery Produces Better Long-Term Results

Your spine surgeon just recommended a laminectomy. Maybe a discectomy. Maybe both, followed by fusion. What nobody explained is that…

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A patient lying on the hospital bed as a result of complication from laminectomy surgery.
Back Pain
Why Stem Cell Treatment Doesn’t Work for Back Pain

Summary In this edition of Spine Scams Exposed, Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, CEO and founder of Deuk Spine Institute, breaks down…

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Best Spine Surgeons
Laser Spine Institute Is Now Closed. Here’s Where To Go Instead

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 11, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Two surgeons focus intently during a surgical procedure in a dimly lit operating room.
Pain Management
Spinal Cord Stimulator Review: Disadvantages And Risks Of The Surgery Implant

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 10, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Best treatment for chronic back pain
Back Pain
Best Treatment for Chronic Back Pain: Why Most Spine Surgeries Fail and What Actually Cures It

You have spent years doing everything right. The physical therapy sessions, the cortisone injections, the chiropractor visits, and the medications…

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Bald man in a gray shirt grasping his head in pain or distress against a black background.
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Settlement For Neck Injury

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 5, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Woman massaging her neck in pain .
Neck Pain
Pinched Nerve In The Neck Symptoms

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 4, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Treatment for herniated disc
Herniated Disc
Best Treatment for Herniated Disc That Actually Fixes the Problem

Your pain has gone on for months. Maybe years. You’ve done the physical therapy, taken the medications, sat through the…

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