Lumbar Disc Replacement: What You Need to Know

Lumbar Disc Replacement: What You Need to Know

As an alternative to a more invasive spinal fusion surgery, a lumbar disc replacement surgery removes a damaged disc in the lower spine and replaces it with an artificial disc. Lumbar disc replacement surgery was first approved by the FDA in 2004. Today, lumbar disc...
Laser Spine Specialist – Dr. Alen Nourian, MD

Laser Spine Specialist – Dr. Alen Nourian, MD

Millions of people suffer from back pain. The good news is that occasional back pain is not a cause for concern. However, chronic back pain that makes day-to-day life difficult, or impossible, needs the expertise of a spine specialist. Fortunately, many common causes...
Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon? Does it Matter?

Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon? Does it Matter?

If I need to be evaluated for a spinal problem, or, if I need spinal surgery, should I see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon? It is important for patients to realize that both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons perform spine surgery. Today, there is an...