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Aug

Learn more about a Chance Fracture

A Chance fracture is an unstable spine fracture that commonly occurs at the thoracolumbar junction, the region of your spine where the chest meets the abdomen. It is a horizontal fracture extending from back to front through the spinous process, pedicles, and vertebral body acros...

Aug

What is an intervertebral disc?

The intervertebral disc is a cushion of fibrocartilage and the main ligamentous stabilizing structure between two vertebrae in the spinal column. There are 23 discs in the human spine: 6 in the neck, 12 in the chest, and 5 in the lower back. These discs provide a...

Jul

What is the difference between sports medicine and general medicine?

A sports medicine doctor is somebody that focuses on injuries related to physical activity. While it is true that all doctors can be of service to injured people, sports medicine doctors are specially trained to assess and treat sports-related injuries quickly so that the a...

Jun

Meet the Most Highly Rated Spine Surgeons in NJ

Despite their many years of extensive training and decades of experience, spine surgeons are a class of top-notch medical professionals that few people dream of having to see in an operating room. Nevertheless, natural age-related changes affect most, if not all, huma...

May

Robotic Lumbar Spine Surgery at Progressive Spine and Orthopaedics

Robotic Spine Surgery At Progressive Spine and Orthopaedics, Dr. Joshua Rovner and Dr. William Long perform hundreds of lumbar spine surgeries annually. The practice aims to provide cutting-edge surgical solutions for patients suffering from low back pain and sciatica.&nbs...

Apr

Cervical Spine Surgery At Progressive Spine and Orthopaedics

Anterior cervical interbody fusion Cervical disc arthroplasty Progressive Spine and Orthopaedics is the premier destination for your cervical spine surgical needs.&...

Feb

Dr. Joshua Rovner Becomes 1st Doctor to Use Next-Gen 3D-Printed Metal Spine Implant: The Hedron IA

GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC., and BECKER’S HEALTHCARE lauded Dr. Joshua Rover as the very first spine surgeon in the world to use the brand-new, next-generation, 3D-printed spine implant, the “Hedron IA.”Dr. Rovner, MD, is the first spine surgeon to implant Globus Medic...

Jan

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Until a few years ago, regular spine surgeries were performed as ‘open surgeries’ wherein the doctor made a long vertical incision along the backbone in a bid to access the target operation site. However, with the advancements in medical technology, it is now possible...

Feb

Why is Physical Therapy an Effective Treatment Method for a Pinched Nerve?

Pinched nerve or compressed nerve is a condition where pressure on one or more nerves causes pain in various parts of the body. This condition may be caused by sustained periods of repetitive motion or remaining static in one position for a long time. Pinched nerve may also be ca...

Feb

When do You need to Visit a Spine Surgeon?

Spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spondylitis, myelopathy, and sciatica are not only painful but if left untreated, can also turn debilitating and prevent a person from going about his normal daily activities. Medication, restriction of activities, physical therapy, hot...