Advantages of Spinal Fusion: TLIF versus PSF Back pain is a condition that millions of Americans deal with each year. Most often, lower back pain will resolve after a few weeks without any need for medical intervention. In other cases, conservative measures like chiropractic care or physical therapy can reduce pain. For a small number … Read more
What is Spinal Instability? Spinal instability occurs when the vertebrae do not respond appropriately when faced with physiological loads. Instead of managing the load properly, the spine moves in patterned ways that cause pinching or irritation of nerve roots. It can also lead to excessive pressure on the facet joints, which are located between adjacent … Read more
Dr. Jonathan Lewin has the honor of being the top surgeon in New Jersey for his use of the Pegasus™ Anchored Cervical Interbody System. The Pegasus™ Anchored Cervical Interbody System provides surgeons a simplified approach to anterior cervical fusion. With an integrated anchor and spacer system, the implant is designed to provide superior solutions to … Read more
The answer is yes, you do have to live with it for the rest of your life. However, many patients with spinal stenosis live in the absence of pain or with minimal symptoms. By making simple lifestyle modifications and pursuing conservative treatment options, such as oral medications, neuropathic agents, physical therapy, and epidural steroid injections, … Read more
Though we think of arthritis as affecting hands and knees, the truth is that it can affect any joints in the body, including the spine with a common condition called spinal arthritis. Although not every form of spinal arthritis is symptomatic, if you were to take an x-ray to look for spinal arthritis, an astounding … Read more
In many cases, patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremities are diagnosed with a herniated disc (also called a slipped, bulged or ruptured disc). If you have a slipped disc, it means one of the discs that sit between each of the bones in your spine has been damaged. Rubber-like … Read more
This dilemma involves a more complete understanding of the facts and common causes of post-surgical back pain. Actually, and it is no consolation, but 10 to 30 percent of patients who undergo spine surgery each year still have some degree of persistent back or leg pain afterwards. This persistent pain is often referred to as … Read more
Unlike a broken arm or leg, a vertebral fracture may not be immediately evident. However, it can cause significant back pain. Many conditions produce back pain that slowly intensifies with time, but a spinal fracture can cause abrupt and extreme discomfort. This type of pain typically increases with activity. Any action that involves the lifting … Read more
The invention of laser over 50 years ago, in which focal light beams are targeted over a very narrow wavelength range, in a coherent fashion, has revolutionized medicine. Currently, its major uses are in ophthalmology, oncology, cosmetic surgery, as well as new advances in biomedical research and engineering. The ability of the laser with its … Read more