Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not actually a disease in the normal sense. That is a misnomer. DDD is considered a condition that refers to the wear and tear that happens to the discs in the spine. Discs are the rubbery cushions between...
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to irritation and compression of the spinal cord or the nerves branching off it. Stenosis most often occurs in the neck (cervical spine) or low back (lumbar spine). The...
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Congenital spine deformities are defects that develop before birth. Some of these abnormalities may be diagnosed in infancy by the child’s pediatrician. In some cases, the condition may be diagnosed in childhood as the symptoms...
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Atlanta Magazine names Doctors David Benglis, Roger Frankel, Gary Gropper, Michele Johnson, Mena Kerolus, Joshua Wewel, and Steven Wray as 2025 Top Neurosurgeons. NEWS RELEASE Atlanta, GA Atlanta Magazine has honored seven Atlanta Brain and Spine...
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurodegenerative condition in which a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull puts pressure on the brain. When too much fluid accumulates because the body can’t reabsorb or circulate it...
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Many people each year sustain whiplash injuries to the neck due to vehicle accidents. Whiplash most often occurs when a vehicle is rear-ended. This causes the neck to bend forward and then backward, suddenly and forcibly, hyperextending and...
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“Tech” neck, sometimes called “text” neck, is becoming more common with all the technology and hand held devices available today. From mobile phones to tablets and laptops, many people spend hours each day using their electronic...
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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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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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