Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers many advantages over traditional open surgery. Traditional spine surgeries involve a large incision and a long recovery period. Many patients experienced significant pain, and there was a greater...
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Atlanta Brain and Spine Care neurosurgeon Dr. Michele M. Johnson named to Castle Connolly’s 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine list. Dr. Michele M. Johnson has been honored as one of Castle Connolly’s 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine. This is...
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Castle Connolly has named Atlanta Brain and Spine Care surgeons Drs. Roger Frankel, David Benglis, Steven Wray, Michele Johnson, and Joshua Wewel as 2025 Top Doctors in Neurological Surgery. Atlanta, Georgia Five surgeons from Atlanta Brain and...
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There are many reasons your back may hurt when you awaken in the morning. Sometimes it’s easy to pinpoint the cause, especially if it results from overexertion, improper lifting, or a sports injury. At other times, it’s difficult to...
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Foraminal stenosis is a particular type of spinal stenosis, a condition in which the open spaces within the spine narrow. While foraminal stenosis can occur anywhere along the spine, it most often happens in the neck or low back. ...
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Falls are a common cause of spinal injuries and trauma, especially among the elderly. According to the CDC, more than one out of four older people fall each year. Not all falls cause serious injury, but 10-20 percent of falls result in...
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Sciatica pain is a common condition for which people seek medical treatment. It is estimated that 40 percent of people will experience sciatica pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, this condition becomes more common as we...
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The National Institutes of Health estimates that 1.5 million people in the U.S. suffer vertebral compression fractures each year. It’s a common problem for the elderly, particularly among postmenopausal women. Many such fractures are...
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Aches and pains in the spine are common as people age. Back pain affects both men and women, and lower back pain is a recurrent complaint of older adults. Lifestyle, genetics, and physiological factors all play a role. The aging...
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A cervicogenic headache is a type of referred pain caused by a problem in the neck. A variety of factors may contribute to the problem. The neck may have been damaged through trauma or injury, such as a whiplash from an accident. There may be...
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Radicular pain is pain that occurs due to an irritated or compressed nerve. The pain can travel along the affected nerve to other parts of the body connected to the damaged nerve. The person may feel dull, sharp, burning, stinging, or shooting...
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A cyst is a small sac of tissue filled with fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts are generally benign, or non-cancerous. Synovial cysts occur in the joints of the spine and are considered to be rare. These cysts are most often found in the...
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