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Which doctor should I see for my sciatica?

Sciatica is a symptom. It appears as a pain in the leg, which may vary in intensity. It can become unbearable, a stabbing pain that makes it almost impossible to…

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November 21, 2019

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What is bone graft?

Bone graft: A graft is a part of an organ or tissue that after being removed from a donor area is placed or inserted into another recipient area in order…

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November 21, 2019

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What is an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)?

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: ALIF is a type of arthrodesis for the fusion of two vertebrae so it is called like that. Intersomatic refers to the fact that we are…

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November 21, 2019

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What is a Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)?

PLIF is a type of arthrodesis for the fusion of two vertebrae so it is called like that. Intersomatic refers to the fact that we are going to act on…

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November 21, 2019

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What is Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)?

XLIF (Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion) is a new technique that allows lateral arthrodesis. It is an innovation with respect to previous techniques that use anterior and posterior approaches. How…

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November 21, 2019

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What is a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

In TLIF, we refer to interbody because it is intended to perform fusion at the level of the vertebral bodies. Transforaminal refers to the approach that passes through the foramen.…

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November 21, 2019

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Surgical treatment of spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a disease which implies the narrowing of the spinal canal in a specific segment. As a result, it diminishes the space available for the spinal cord and…

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November 21, 2019

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What is spinal stenosis?

Spinal stenosis consists of narrowing the spinal canal in a specific segment, reducing the space available for the spinal cord and root.   How is it produced? It is usually…

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November 21, 2019

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Smoking and back pain

Smoking and back pain: In most cases of back pain, there is no single cause, but it is caused by a combination of factors, such as a poorly performed effort,…

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November 21, 2019

Jaimig completed

Running and back pain

Running and back pain: One of the most common injuries among the population is low back pain. This is the pain located in the lower area of ​​our spine. People…

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November 21, 2019