Transactions - Dr. Tony Mork

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments

What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ? Stenosis is a Greek term which means “narrowing”. Imagine a narrowing in…

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.…

Everything You Need to Know About An Annular Tear

Most adults suffer from back pain or discomfort at some point in their lives, and while we often…

Herniated Disc Surgery

What is Herniated Disc surgery? Herniated disc surgery is performed for persistent pain, weakness or numbness. The pain or weakness must correspond to the nerve that is being pinched or compressed by the disc herniation and that is why a good history and examination is necessary to correlate these findings. Sometimes the disc can be herniated to the side opposite of your symptoms. This happens occasionally and I usually perform surgery on the side of the pain as long as the symptoms match the level of the disc herniation.