Epidural steroid injection is a common safe, simple, non-surgical procedure that is used as part of a treatment for neck pain with radiating arm pain or lower back pain with radiating leg pain. The goal of epidural injection is to reduce inflammation around the affected nerve or spinal cord. By eliminating the inflammation of the …
For many patients, a diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many types of brain tumors, including meningioma of the brain, are treatable. Some meningiomas don’t even require removal – they can simply be monitored by a specialist. Learn more about this type of brain tumor, its symptoms, and the treatment options available …
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Neck pain has several causes, and the source of the discomfort may dictate the type of treatment a patient receives. Some conditions necessitate surgery, while others can be treated with physical therapy. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, serving patients throughout northern New Jersey, explains how neck pain may be a sign of a disorder …
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal area in the backbone is too small. The condition may cause symptoms such as lower back pain, cramping in the legs, neck numbness, tingling or weakness, and other neck and back pains. Severe cases of spinal stenosis often require surgery to create more space in …
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Back surgery often involves extensive dissection of subcutaneous tissues, muscle, bones, and ligaments. Although recovery after back surgery may be painful for some time, the procedure should leave them with less discomfort than they experienced before. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, serving patients throughout northern New Jersey, outlines some pain management strategies for before …
Patients dealing with pituitary tumors often have questions regarding their condition, including its diagnosis and treatment options. As modern medicine continues to make strides in scientific knowledge and technology, pituitary tumor research continues to produce groundbreaking findings. Here, Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, serving patients throughout northern New Jersey, discusses how recent medical studies …
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Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects two to three percent of the population, meaning an estimated six to nine million people in the United States have scoliosis, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. While most cases of scoliosis can cause uncomfortable symptoms, not all require surgical treatment. However, patients suffering from severe …
Many people will experience some form of back pain as they age. However, back pain does not necessarily indicate a slipped disc. Here, Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics (CNSO), with locations throughout New Jersey, highlights some of the risk factors and symptoms related to a herniated disc. What Causes a Herniated Disc? Between each …
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library of Medicine, up to 40% of people experience sciatica at some point during their lifetime. Interestingly, the diagnosis is often missed. It is important for patients to seek care from experienced physicians who can accurately identify this condition and treat it. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & …
One of the most commonly diagnosed spinal conditions is spinal stenosis. Because degenerative changes of the spine are seen in up to 95% of people by the age of 50, spinal stenosis is most often seen in adults over the age of 60. Since it affects the lumbar spine (lower back), patients who suffer from …
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A tumor is a mass of abnormal cells that can grow anywhere in the body. Preventing tumor growth is not yet possible but there are known risk factors. Brain tumors most often occur because of metastasis from cancer elsewhere in the body though they can also be the primary site of cancer or even a …
Thanks to innovations in medical techniques and technology, patients with a simple one level herniated or slipped disc can quickly recover. One such treatment option is a microdiscectomy commonly performed by a CNSO neurosurgeon or an orthopedic spine surgeon. To help patients understand the full scope of this procedure, Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, …
