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Alleviating Facet Syndrome With Endoscopic Denervation

Facet joint syndrome (a.k.a. osteoarthritis) is a pain at the joint between two vertebrae in the spine. When cartilage is…

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Endoscopic Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: 3 Steps to Relief

The spine is designed to have enough space for the nerves in the spinal canal. But as aging occurs discs,…

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Endoscopic, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Your Herniated Disc

There are 23 intervertebral discs within the spine and over time, due to unbalanced pressures, herniation can occur. These intervertebral…

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Do I Suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)?

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (a.k.a. FBSS) is a generalized term assigned to those who have had back or spine surgery…

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What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?

Endoscopic techniques have been used for diagnostic purposes since the late 1970s. Not until the 1990s did endoscopic techniques become…

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What Daily Habits are Hurting Your Back [Infographic]

Chronic back pain is common, but many people are doing themselves no favors by repeating poor daily habits that only…

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How to Use a Tennis Ball to Relieve Back Pain

Back pain is a common ailment that will affect 8 out of 10 adults at some point in their lives.…

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Cervical Disc Replacement & Your Surgical Options

From an engineering perspective, the cervical disc is an amazing mechanical structure. It can absorb a large compressive load while…

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Dr. Hanson Named To Distinguished List of Spine Surgeons

Dr. Dan Hanson, MD of the Minnesota Spine Institute has been named by Becker’s Spine Review as one of the distinguished…

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Case Study: The Working Mom – Surgery or Not?

Cherie Smith went to college and pursued a degree that would enable her to begin a career as an Administrative…

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