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Interbody Fusion: An Alternative to Severe and Chronic Back Pain

Most people with back pain and injuries can find relief with rest, exercise, stretching and muscle-building activities, braces, anti-inflammatory medications, and time for the body to heal itself. However, sometimes the damage is too great and the pain too much to bear. In cases of severe disc degeneration, herniated disk, scoliosis, spinal fractures, and instability of the spine that have not responded to other non-surgical treatments, fusion surgery may be necessary.
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PUT AN X-STOP® TO SPINAL STENOSIS? NEW TREATMENT HOLDS PROMI

It can show up later in life as a nagging pain in your back, maybe a numbness extending to your legs. What starts out as a “simple” backache can worsen, making it difficult for you to continue with your normal daily activities. The only time you feel relief is when you lean forward. If this sounds familiar to you, check with your doctor. You may have spinal stenosis. If so, there’s a new, minimally invasive treatment that may give you relief....
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Fractured Spine? New Balloon Treatment Offers Relief. The Ins and Outs of Kyphoplasty

What type of fracture is more common than hip fractures in the United States? Compression fractures of the spine, which according to spineuniverse.com, occur in more than 700,000 patients per year. For many years, treatments were limited to rest, back braces, and invasive surgeries, but today, a promising new treatment called “kyphoplasty” repairs the fracture and gets patients moving again—all on the same day....
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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgeon dr. Vladimir b. Shur takes pride in his ability to return patients to their functional lifestyles should they experience any orthopedic trauma. He specializes in general orthopedic surgery and treats various orthopedic problems, from broken bones to sprained ligaments and torn tendons. He compares his job to that of a carpenter – both have to be good with their hands and both must possess excellent motor skills....
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