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The Neck Pain Conundrum

At this point, if you’re searching for “surgery for bone spurs, arthritis, or herniated discs” in Google over “treatments for bone spurs, arthritis, or herniated discs,” you’ve probably gone through all the conservative, alternative, and interventional techniques for long-lasting pain relief. In the earlier stages of these conditions, conservative techniques, like ice or heat therapy, rest, and over-the-counter pain relievers, may have provided adequate pain relief. Over time, however, your condition probably...

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  • A study conducted by researchers at Loyola University Medical Center reiterate mini-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery’s value for optimal recovery.
  • The study showcased the benefits of this procedure for patients with debilitating spine conditions.
  • Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine shares in-depth information about the study and this unique surgery.

Mini-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is a type of spine fusion surgery that reconstructs damaged parts of the lumbar spine. Dr....

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Dr. Giovanini now offering coflex® procedure for back pain relief

Dr. Mark Giovanini recently successfully performed his first coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization™ procedures at Cornerstone Surgicare. In all three cases, the surgery was performed and the patients were discharged the same day. 

Dr. Giovanini is offering the coflex procedure as an alternative to traditional lumbar fusion surgery. In the procedure, the doctor uses a coflex device, a titanium metal implant that helps keep the spine stable after decompression surgery.

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012, the coflex device is strong and flexible enough...

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