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Doctor Showing Spine Model where Most Common Radiculopathy Pain Originates

Shooting Back or Neck Pain: Radiculopathy and Its Causes

Spinal radiculopathy is a nerve root disorder that can cause sharp, shooting pain emanating from the spine then traveling down an extremity, shoulder or scapula. Fortunately, radiculopathy can often be treated with lifestyle changes and pain management. Learn more about radiculopathy symptoms and treatment options from Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, serving patients throughout …

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A neurosurgeon using a lumbar vertebra model and spine X-ray to explain spinal surgery

What Type of Back Pain Is Relieved by a Transforaminal Injection?

Patients with chronic back pain know that it can interrupt their daily lives. While oral medications and physical therapy can mitigate symptoms, a transforaminal injection can help address the root cause of some types of back pain. Find out more about this pain management technique and procedure plus the kinds of back pain conditions it …

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Questions to Ask Before Spondylolisthesis Surgery

It is important to prepare for spondylolisthesis surgery by asking physicians and surgeons the right kinds of questions before the procedure. The dedicated and caring surgical teams and pain management experts at Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics (CNSO) in northern New Jersey are highly specialized in treating spondylolisthesis and other spinal and neurological conditions. …

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A man holding his back because of back pain

Spinal Cord Compression: Symptoms, Treatment, and Urgency

The vertebral bones and discs that make up the spinal column protect the nerves and spinal cord. But injuries or degenerative conditions can cause compression of the spinal cord, causing pain, weakness, and loss of function of the arms, legs, bladder, and bowel movements. Learn more about spinal cord compression and how it is treated …

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3d illustration of the thyroid gland and pituitary gland part of the endocrine system

Pituitary Tumor Surgery Success Stories at CNSO

Pituitary tumors originate in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for emitting several essential hormones. While many pituitary tumors are noncancerous, others may cause the brain to produce too many or too few hormones, creating an internal imbalance for the patient. Doctors perform multiple procedures to treat these tumors, including surgery. Learn more about pituitary …

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