When Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley suffered a serious spinal contusion, many wondered whether his football career was over. Finley, who compared the injury to a bad car accident that shocked his spine, was admitted into a hospital, where he remained for several days. After seeking advice from several specialists, he opted for spinal … Continue reading Spinal Fusion — Spine Surgery New York Contusion
View MoreIt may surprise you to hear that many of our patients report that they feel more confident driving after their ACDF than they did before the operation. This finding is consistent with the results of a recent study completed by Kelly et al. at the Washington University School of Medicine in 2013. In their research … Continue reading When can I drive after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)?
View MoreWill My Spinal Hardware Set Off the Metal Detector in the Airport? Since 9/11 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has worked dutifully to increase airport security. This increase in security has led many patients to wonder if the instrumentation used in their spinal surgery could set off airport metal detectors and require them to undergo … Continue reading Will My Spinal Surgery Hardware Set Off the Metal Detector?
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