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Dr. Todd Jackman
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Neck pain can have a number of different underlying causes, but one of the most common conditions that leads to acute or chronic neck discomfort is called cervical radiculopathy. Cervical means that the condition originates in the neck area, and radiculopathy describes nerve irritation or damage as the nerve leaves the spine, so cervical radiculopathy …
An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical operation that involves removing a herniated or damaged spinal disc in the neck region and fusing adjacent vertebral segments in the area to limit potentially painful movement. For patients who have not found relief through other means, ACDF can provide immense relief at the expense …
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when one vertebra slips forwards onto the vertebra below it, causing pain and discomfort. When this vertebral slippage occurs in the neck region, it is classified as cervical spondylolisthesis, and it’s an issue that Dr. Jackman sees pretty regularly. In today’s blog, we explain why cervical spondylolisthesis can …
If you have been plagued by sacroiliac joint discomfort and you’ve been unable to find adequate relief through conservative methods, your specialist may recommend an SI joint fusion procedure. In this procedure, a bone graft or surgical hardware is inserted to fuse the sacrum to the hip bone, stabilize the area and eliminate the motion …
You will not feel any pain during your spine surgery because of the anesthesia or other medications that will be used to complete the operation, but because tissues will need to be cut or addressed during the operation, you can expect to experience some discomfort following the procedure. This is normal and should be expected, …
Degenerative disc disease is an incredibly common spinal condition in which the durable spinal discs that provide stability and mobility between your vertebrae begin to wear down. This process can happen naturally with age or it can be exacerbated by other lifestyle factors, but being aware of these threats to your discs can help to …
Spinal discs help to provide flexibility to our spinal column, but if they are exposed to too much stress or strain over the years, the tough outer layer of the disc can weaken. Eventually, during a moment of intense stress, the gel-like center of the spinal disc can rupture through this outer wall, resulting in …
Spine surgery may be exactly what you need in order to put your discomfort behind you if conservative techniques have failed, but not every person is automatically eligible for an operation. Surgery is a major undertaking for your body, and doctors need to analyze the risks and rewards associated with a procedure to ensure that …
Our bones are constantly working to replace old bones with new, healthy tissue, and this process tends to occur much more easily when we’re younger. As we get older, it can get harder for bones to perfectly replace old bone tissue, especially if you’ve suffered an injury or some natural wear and tear in the …
Spinal fusion helps to correct problems caused by a damaged or herniated disc by removing the offending disc material and inserting bone or a bone graft into the newly created space. When all goes as planned, the bone graft will fuse with the vertebrae above and below it to strengthen the spinal column and prevent …
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