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Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy | Herniated Disc Neck Surgery | Spine Surgeon Vail Denver

Jan 11

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Website: neckandback.com, Forum askspinedoc.com, Subscribe www.youtube.com Appt: 970-479-5895 Connect with Dr. Corenman: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Back Pain Book: whybackshurt.com Presentations www.slideshare.net Images and Illustrations: www.flickr.com LinkedIn, visit: www.linkedin.com Dr. Donald Corenman is one of a handful of individuals that are both an MD and doctor of chiropractic (DC). His practice with the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO serves the Vail Denver area and patients traveling from the US and abroad seeking resolution for chronic back pain and failed surgical treatment. This video shows a minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy for herniated disc neck surgery. This patient developed a disc herniation in his neck that compressed the nerve root causing significant neck pain, arm pain and weakness. In this situation with a disc herniation, the patient had a choice of an ACDF (anterior cervical decompression and fusion – www.youtube.com or a posterior cervical foraminotomy. He elected the foraminotomy. Posterior cervical foraminotomy is performed through a small tube (minimally invasive) under a microscope. In this video, note that the lamina is exposed, a small opening is make with a burr and the nerve root is decompressed using very small probes and tools. Recovery is very quick. There is a small chance of another disc herniation (recurrent herniation) in the future as the hole in the disc wall does not heal. Recovery from …

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does severe foraminal narrowing resulting in a pinched nerve require surgery?

Dec 23

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I had a CT Scan last week and it stated that I had severe foraminal narrowing resulting in a pinched nerve at C6-C7 on the left side. I have an appointment in 4 weeks with neurosurgeon. My question is is this treatable with conservative therapy or surgery?

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Cervical and Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery | Neck and Low Back Pain | Spine Expert in Vail

Dec 17

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Website: neckandback.com, Forum askspinedoc.com, Subscribe www.youtube.com Appt: 970-479-5895 Connect with Dr. Corenman: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Back Pain Book: whybackshurt.com Presentations www.slideshare.net Images and Illustrations: www.flickr.com LinkedIn, visit: www.linkedin.com Dr. Donald Corenman is one of a handful of back doctors that are both a MD and doctor of chiropractic (DC). His practice with the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO serves the Vail and Denver area with patients traveling from the US and abroad seeking resolution for chronic neck and low back pain and failed surgical treatment. Dr. Corenman has dedicated much of his professional life researching and lecturing on various topics associated with the spine such as cervical and lumbar herniated disc surgery. As a spine expert in Vail and skilled lecturer on neck and low back pain, he recently launched a spine resource site on the Internet for patients, physicians and other spine surgeons seeking additional information on neck and back pain and other spine conditions. In addition, on the neckandback channel on You Tube, and on Slideshare, you can view many of Dr. Corenman’s videos and presentations. This lecture: Cervical and Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery, a cause of Neck and Low Back Pain, provides a PowerPoint lecture of the reasons and indications for surgery for herniated discs in the cervical spine and lumbar spine. Cervical and lumbar herniated disc surgery is varied and …

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When to Have Surgery for Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc) Preferred Pain Center Phoenix (602) 507-6550

Sep 24

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Between 1 and 2% of the US population suffers from a lumbar or cervical herniated disc at any point in time. When to have surgery for it? David Greene, MD, CEO, of Preferred Pain Center in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ discusses surgical indications. Call Today for your appointment (602) 507-6550 www.preferredpaincenter.com

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Herniated Disc Surgery at Laser Spine Institute Frees Ruth Meyer from Back Pain

Sep 15

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Before her herniated disc surgery, Ruth Meyer had been in pain for more than 6 months. She tried conservative treatments such as nerve blocks, physical therapy and pain medication, but experienced no relief. She was forced to quit her job as a result of the pain and fell into depression. Soon after, she found Dr. St. Louis and Laser Spine Institute where she received minimally invasive, endoscopic herniated disc surgery that changed her life. This is Ruth’s story.

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Back [Lumbar] Fusion Surgery for Pain, Sciatica & Stenosis

Apr 4

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Short video presentation reviewing the current technology for dealing with back or leg pain with surgical treatment.

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Spine Surgery

Feb 26

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Visit orthopedics.healthanimations.com for FREE videos, illustrations and patient handouts for healthcare providers. This 3D medical animation shows back (spine) surgery with the surgical removal of a herniated (sometimes called “ruptured”) intervertebral disc impinging on the spinal nerve and cauda equina of the spinal cord. In this type of back surgery, the surgeon removes the entire disc material.

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