May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and we are celebrating bone health by sharing facts and information about this common disease and how to prevent it. This degenerative condition is characterized by low bone density. While loss of bone density naturally occurs as we age, osteoporosis goes beyond normal bone loss and can lead to [...]
If you’ve recently suffered from a spinal compression fracture, your orthopaedist may have suggested kyphoplasty as a possible treatment. But what exactly is kyphoplasty, and how can it help alleviate back pain? In this article, our orthopaedic spine specialists provide helpful information about the kyphoplasty procedure to help you better understand it and make informed [...]
Do you suffer from back pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness that tends to come and go, depending on what you're doing? Does your back pain suddenly disappear when you bend over a shopping cart, then reappear when you stand straight up? This may be a sign of spinal stenosis, a common cause of lower [...]
