Adjacent Segment Disease
Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) is a condition that can develop after spinal fusion surgery, where the discs and vertebrae adjacent to the fused segment experience accelerated degeneration. In our series of blogs, we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and advanced treatment options for ASD, providing valuable insights for patients and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and manage this complex condition.
Subscribe to the BlogDisc Replacement Side Effects: New Research Is Concerning
The whole idea behind disc replacement is that it should have fewer side effects than fusing the spine. The artificial disc allows motion, which is, in theory, similar to a normal biologic disc. However, what if an artificial disc ended up distorting normal motion so badly that it still caused the disc above and below…read more
Pain After Back Fusion: Adjacent Segment Disease
Your spine is built for movement, but it also has to be stable. In essence, it’s this duality that confuses many physicians and patients and often leads to a back fusion, which stops movement in patients with degenerative or painful back issues, such as degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis (arthritis that’s putting pressure on nerves). But…read more 
