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T7-T8 Herniation By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed and updated on January 16, 2026 Medical Disclaimer:…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 15, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed and updated on January 14, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: January 13, 2026Last Updated: January 13, 2026Reading Time: 10 minutes…

Your neck pain has persisted for months despite physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and pain medication. You’ve followed every recommendation from…

Your back pain has sent you to three different doctors. The orthopedic surgeon recommended fusion. The pain management doctor offered…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: January 8, 2026Last Updated: January 8, 2026Reading Time: 20 minutes…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 7, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 6, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 5, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is…

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: December 31, 2024Last Updated: December 31, 2024Reading Time: 18 minutes…

Medically Reviewed by: Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon | Over 2,000 Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures PerformedLast Updated: January 2026 When chronic…