Determining the Severity of Spinal Arthritis
The spine specialists at New Jersey Spinal Medicine and Surgery treat conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine using both non-surgical and surgical modalities.
What’s the Recovery Process Following Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
If you’re thinking about Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery to treat a chronic back or neck condition, you probably want to know about life after surgery.
How Do I Know If It’s Time for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
If you’re thinking about spine surgery, you want to make sure the time is right. Some of the key signs that can help you decide are…
What is Facet Joint Syndrome and How Can It Be Treated?
Symptoms The facet joints are the connections between the vertebrae of the spine that allow for the flexion and extension of the spine. Like any other joint in the body, the facet joints can become inflamed and irritated due to repetitive stress or trauma. The pain...
Dante Implicito, MD Named As New Jersey Top Doctor For Spine Surgery for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, Dante Implicito, MD was named as a Top Doctor for Orthopedic Spine Surgery by New Jersey Monthly. His interview with New Jersey Monthly can be read below. "I treat everything from the base of the brain to the tip of the tailbone," says...
3 Sciatica Facts You Need to Know
Sciatica affects the lives of millions of people worldwide, and yet it is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. Myths and misconceptions revolving around this fairly common type of back and leg pain usually lead to incorrect self-diagnosis and self-treatment. Here are three interesting facts that everyone should know about sciatica.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Ignoring Back or Neck Pain
Whatever the cause of back or neck pain, and regardless of whether it’s persistent or it comes and goes, having this pain diagnosed quickly and efficiently is essential.
When Does a Herniated Disc Require Surgery?
The diagnosis of a herniated disc can be made several ways, most commonly on MRI after history and physical exam suggest this diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is made, there are a number of treatment options available.
How Arthritis Can Affect the Spine and How It Is Treated
Some arthritic conditions can affect parts of the spine and are most common in the lumbar spine. Below, are the more common forms of spondyloarthropathies (spinal arthritis) and how they disturb spinal stability and spinal health.
Understanding the Real Meaning of “Degenerative Disc Disease”
Degenerative disc disease often refers to symptoms of low back pain that can lead to leg numbness and weakness and pain that can radiate down the leg. There is no simple explanation of degenerative disc disease…