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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Knowledge is Power: How to Keep Your Back Healthy
Date Published: October/November 2014 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS Do you ever feel a twinge when you move a certain way and worry that a back problem is developing? Or perhaps you already suffer from lower back pain at … Continue reading
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does a Child You Know Have Signs of This Spinal Deformity?
Date Published: June/July 2014 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS You may be surprised to learn that adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of spinal deformity, affecting about three percent of the general population. What is adolescent idiopathic … Continue reading
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Offers Faster Recovery than Traditional Open Surgery
Date Published: April/May 2014 Author: Ruben Torrealba, MD Do you have pain in the low back that shoots into your legs? Do you have sciatica? If your pain has not gotten better over time with conservative treatment, you may benefit … Continue reading
Could Adult Scoliosis Be Causing Your Back or Spine Problem?
Date Published: February/March 2014 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS Chances are, you have heard of scoliosis, but did you know it occurs in adults as well as children? If you’re like many people, you may think it is a … Continue reading
Experiencing Pain that Travels Down Your Leg? You Might Have a Herniated Disc
Date Published: Dec 2013/Jan 2014 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS Herniated discs in the lower back are a common cause of back and leg pain, particularly among people in their 30s and 40s. If you have a herniated disc, … Continue reading
Minimally-Invasive Option Available to Treat Spinal Fractures from Osteoporosis
Date Published: August/September 2013 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS As an orthopedic spine surgeon, I frequently treat fractures due to osteoporosis both in the office and in the hospital using innovative technology. Below I answer common questions about compression … Continue reading
Acute Back and Neck Injuries: Get the Right Help at the Right Time
Date Published: April/May 2013 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS You’re relocating boxes in the garage when you feel a sudden catch in your back – and can’t move an inch without pain. Or perhaps that persistent twinge developed after … Continue reading
Spinal Cord Compression, Rare Condition Can Lead to Paralysis
Date Published: Dec 2012/Jan 2013 Author: S. Michael Tooke, MD, FRCSC Maybe you’re having trouble buttoning your jacket. Or perhaps you occasionally have the “dropsies,” watching in amazement as a cup or a tool slips from your hands. Or maybe … Continue reading
Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Can Cause Back and Hip Pain
Date Published: June/July 2012Author: S. Michael Tooke, MD, FRCSC Did you know that spinal compression fractures are more common than hip fractures in osteoporosis patients? If you or someone you know has osteoporosis, you’re probably aware that people with osteoporosis … Continue reading