Extension fractures are caused by head-on car collisions. This that happens when the small bones in your spine, called your vertebrae, separate from each other because they were extended too far.
Isthmic spondylolisthesis usually begins with a genetic condition and develops into one of your vertebrae slipping forward. Overuse and physical stress on your lumbar spine, or your lower back, causes the vertebrae to slip more often.
At OrthoIndy we help identify the source of your back pain. Learn more about when back surgery is necessary, how a spinal fusion is performed and the recovery time after spinal fusion surgery.
How do you manage pain without medication? Learn more about one patient’s journey of overcoming addiction from pain killers.
OrthoIndy patient returns to teaching and reclaims her life after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery with Dr. Gregory Poulter, OrthoIndy spine surgeon.
What can I expect after a spinal fusion? One patient tells her story about life after spinal fusion and how she overcame her back pain.
How long does it take to heal from an osteotomy and what is the recovery time for spinal fusion surgery? A patient shares her experience.
Is a herniated disc serious? Learn about the treatment plan that allowed a police officer to return to work pain-free.
What’s the alternative to opiods? How can a physiatrist help you avoid opioid medication? Understand opioid pain medication and spinal cord stimulation as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.
What causes bone spurs? What does a bone spur feel like and how are they treated? They’re often caused by degeneration by osteoarthritis and can be painful.
A patient decides not to ignore the signs that she needs back surgery and shares her spine surgery recovery story.
While there are many back-related problems and injuries that could be associated with pain, keeping your wallet in your back pocket while you sit for long periods of time could be a cause.
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