Selecting a surgeon is one of the most important steps on the path to treating persistent back or neck problems. Asking focused, relevant questions helps patients compare providers, understand potential benefits and risks, and set realistic expectations for recovery. The guidance below is tailored for anyone searching for a Dallas minimally invasive spine surgeon and…
Meet Lin Sanders—a true inspiration of resilience and determination! Part 1 Lin underwent a complex two-level lumbar fusion at Texas Neuro-Spine Surgery. The procedure involved an anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) at L3-4 and L4-5, followed by laminectomies and pedicle screw instrumentation at the same levels. These surgeries were performed to help address her back…
Patients may be surprised to find out that neurosurgeons spend a lot of time on the phone trying to convince insurance companies that patients need MRI scans. Insurance companies usually don’t approve scans for patients who are only having low back pain. While serious problems like tumors are rare occurrences, sometimes they present with symptoms…
Lumbar stenosis is one of the most common problems that neurosurgeons see in the office. Patients usually have back pain that travels down their legs, which can get worse with walking. Many patients are surprised at the number of ways there are to treat this common problem. Options include: physical therapy, injections, minimally invasive surgery,…
Some surgeries are a long time in the making. This patient in her 70s recently came to me to have surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. She also said, ”By the way, I was shot in the back more than 50 years ago in Chicago, can you remove the bullet?” I told her that I don’t…
Many patients come to me and want to have the very latest technologies used for their surgery, such as an artificial cervical disc, which is a great operation for many people. Occasionally, patients are disappointed because I counsel them not to have artificial disc surgery because it will not treat their problem adequately. In every…