Facet joint syndrome (a.k.a. osteoarthritis) is a pain at the joint between two vertebrae in the spine. When…
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…
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…
What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic techniques have been used for diagnostic purposes since the late 1970’s. Not until the 1990’s did endoscopic…
Dr. Hanson Named To Distinguished List of Spine Surgeons
Dr. Dan Hanson, MD of the Minnesota Spine Institute has been named byBecker’s Spine Review as one of the…
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…
Endoscopic Spine Surgery Versus Open Back Surgery
A spinal cord injury occurs from either damage to any part of the spinal cord or the spinal…