Spinal discs are the rubbery cushions between each of the vertebrae. Discs act as shock absorbers for the spine, allowing it to move, bend, or twist. They are composed of a tough outer portion, called the annulus fibrosus, and a soft...
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Atlanta Brain and Spine Care is pleased to announce that five of our neurosurgeons have been selected to the Atlanta Magazine 2026 Top Doctors list. The publication has named neurosurgeons David M. Benglis, Jr., Roger H. Frankel, Mena G...
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Discectomy is surgery to remove all or part of a herniated disc that hasn’t responded well after other types of treatment. These surgeries are most often performed in the neck or low back. Depending on the circumstances, discectomy may be...
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Discectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of a herniated disc that hasn’t responded well to nonsurgical treatment. The discs are the rubbery structures that separate and provide cushioning between the spinal vertebrae. A herniation occurs...
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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to reduce pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. The pressure is usually caused by spinal stenosis, although pressure may also be due to herniated disc material, bone spurs from...
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A laminectomy is a common spinal surgery often performed to treat spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space within the spinal canal. Laminectomy surgery relieves pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerves, thus giving relief from certain...
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Atlanta Brain and Spine Care neurosurgeon Dr. Michele M. Johnson named as one of Castle Connolly’s 2026 Exceptional Women in Medicine. News Announcement Dr. Michele M. Johnson, neurosurgeon at Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, has been recognized as...
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Stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is too narrow, creating pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Though stenosis may occur anywhere along the spine, the most common sites are the cervical and lumbar spine. Someone can be...
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Spondylolisthesis occurs when one or more of the spinal vertebrae shift out of position and press on the vertebrae below it. This can happen anywhere along the spinal column. Common causes of spondylolisthesis include degeneration of...
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Castle Connolly has named Atlanta Brain and Spine Care surgeons Drs. David M. Benglis, Roger H. Frankel, Michele M. Johnson, Joshua T. Wewel, and Steven D. Wray as 2026 Top Doctors in Neurological Surgery. News Release Atlanta, GA Five Atlanta...
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Spondylolisthesis is a medical diagnosis indicating that one of the spinal vertebrae has moved out of its normal position and is pressing on the vertebrae below it. This misalignment or slippage of the vertebrae can also put pressure on nearby...
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When a physician is treating a patient with severe and persistent neck or back pain, a herniated disc may be suspected. The spinal discs provide cushioning between the vertebrae. A herniation means that the soft, gel-like center of the disc is...
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