What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ? Stenosis is a Greek term which means “narrowing”. Imagine a narrowing in…
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Alternatives to Spinal Fusion | Why You Should Consider Other Options
Do I really need a spinal fusion? Perhaps you have a painful spine condition and have seen a…
What is Spinal Stenosis? | Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Spinal stenosis is a common condition that occurs when the space around the nerves or spinal cord narrows.…
Toxic Annular Tears of the Lumbar Spine
History and Complaints Toxic Annular Tears of the Lumbar Spine I’m Dr. Tony Mork, author, speaker, endoscopic spine…
Myths and Truths about Laser Spine Surgery
Myth #1- The laser is experimental for use in spine surgery This is simply not the case. The…
Facet Joint Vs Sacroiliac Pain
Facet Vs Sacroiliac Pain Today I would like to talk about the most important thing that influences the…
The Pros and Cons of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Most important nerves operate from the spine, making it very vulnerable to open back surgery. Endoscopic Spine Surgery…
The Purpose Behind Spinal Surgery
Generally speaking, there are two primary objectives of a spine surgery. Fusion and/or Decompression. Spinal Fusion The goal…
Worried About Lumbar Stenosis
Find Out Who’s Worried About Lumbar Stenosis and Why You Should Listen to Them When surgery is necessary,…
What Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Mean? Part 2
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for? To clarify that that “minimally invasive” can refer to fusion surgery…
The Ins and Outs of Cervical Spinal Stenosis
The spinal cord comprises a column of nerve tissues that are safeguarded by a canal which runs through…
Controlling Lumbar Stenosis Without Surgery or Medication
The spine is one of the most important components of the human body. The whole system of bone,…
What Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is NOT
The term minimally invasive gets thrown around by doctors a lot. The “invasiveness” of a procedure typically is…
What is Spinal Stenosis?
What is Spinal Stenosis? Any individual who suffers from back, leg, or arm pain may find that they…
What does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Mean?
The term, “minimally invasive” is so vague that it really means nothing. There is no definition of what…
Why Can't A Refill for My Pain Pills Be Called In ?
The reason that your doctor can’t call your refills into the pharmacy anymore is because the US FDA…
Best Way to Advance Activity after Spine Surgery by Dr. Tony Mork
Patient Story Mary Lohman-Adams by Dr. Tony Mork
In this video Mary Lohman-Adams describes what the surgical treatment for 2 level Lumbar stenosis was like and…
A Guide To Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Surgeons use many different techniques to operate on the spine and see a patient’s internal anatomy. During an…
What Is Spinal Stenosis In The Neck?
It’s not at all uncommon for people to learn about their spinal stenosis from x-ray or MRI…