Brent A. Felix, MD - Blog
AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?
In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predict with certainty. Now, AI is beginning to reshape that calculation.
Source: Becker;s Spine Review
Understanding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When Surgery Helps
Lower back and hip pain are common-but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently from others in the body, SI joint problems can be difficult to recognize, but very treatable once properly diagnosed.
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Breaking the Spine Surgeon Myth: Not Every Visit Leads to Surgery
If a primary care doctor, physical therapist, or friend suggests that you see a spine surgeon, your first reaction may be a wave of anxiety. Many people assume that walking into a spine surgeon’s office is the first step toward an operating room. That assumption is one of the most persistent and most misleading ideas in spine care today
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Minimally invasive surgery restores active dad`s mobility
Stretching at the gym, AJ Starsiak felt an alarming pop in his back. Starsiak shrugged it off. An active 39-year-old father of two who plays softball and ice hockey, he was no stranger to minor injuries.
Source: Medical Xpress
Tight Quad Muscles and How They Relate to Low Back Pain
Tight quads can cause lower back pain by pulling the pelvis down and creating an excessive arch in the lower back.
Source: Verywell Health
Clinical gait analysis may provide objectivity in lumbar degenerative disease treatment
Clinical gait analysis may objectively measure preoperative disability associated with lumbar degenerative disease. Gait analysis may also improve postoperative function measurements after lumbar decompression.
Source: Healio
Rheumatoid arthritis and back pain
RA is an autoimmune condition that causes joint swelling and pain throughout the body. Usually, it affects small peripheral joints, such as those in the hands and feet, rather than the spine. However, RA can also affect the C1 and C2 vertebrae, which sit at the very top of the neck. RA can potentially inflame or damage these joints, leading to bone damage over time.
Source: Medical News Today
How to Take Control of Your Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition in which the spine and surrounding areas of the body become inflamed. This can lead to pain that is often described as sharp, shooting, or burning. There are many ways to manage ankylosing spondylitis pain. Some people may find medications effective, while others may find lifestyle measures and natural treatments enough.
Source: healthline
5 Non-Opioid, Non-Invasive, Evidence-Based Therapies for Back Pain Relief
If you struggle with back pain that’s more than a 5 or 6 on a 10 point scale, we understand how frustrating it can be to find effective pain relief. You’ve likely tried several approaches like medications and physical therapy. Maybe you’re weighing injections… or even surgery. And yet the core problem remains: how do you reduce severe disc-related pain without escalating to opioids or invasive procedures?
Source: Spine-health
Scientists Discover a New Way To Stop Pain Nerves From Invading the Spine
Chronic low back pain remains one of the most widespread and difficult medical conditions to treat, often lacking a clear structural cause. New research suggests that a hormone already used to treat osteoporosis may influence pain by altering how nerves interact with degenerating spinal tissue.
Source: SciTechDaily
