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  • Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia are testing a new spinal fusion device that is said to promote bone growth, according to Becker’s Spine Review.
  • This new spinal fusion system is called the Thru-Fuze, and it’s made of porous titanium, which helps connect vertebrae and provide structural support.
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  • Before understanding how a herniated disc occurs, it’s important to consider the anatomy of the spine.
  • Spinal discs act like cushions, protecting spinal bones (vertebrae) by absorbing shock sustained from physical activities such as walking, running, twisting, and bending.
  • Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine repairs spines that have been affected by herniated discs. In this blog, he explains how this condition develops.

Spinal discs have a softer inner center made of a gelatinous material and a...

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New Study: Smokers Have a Higher Chance of Needing Back Surgery

According to a new, Swedish study, smoking increases your risk of developing lower back pain that will later require spinal surgery. During the study, researchers focused on a common spinal condtion called spinal stenosis, which often develops from natural wear and tear to the body due to aging.

While smoking doesn’t cause spinal stenosis, it can exacerbate symptoms of this spinal condition. How? In short, nicotine is a harmful substance that constricts blood flow in the body and encourages inflammation and swelling within vital tissues.

Having said that, researchers...

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