In cases of lumbar disc herniation where, either because of the symptoms reported by the patient or because of the X-ray or MRI findings, we suspect spinal instability, it will be necessary to perform a technique to correct this instability. Traumatology offers various fixation systems, among which are rigid transpedicular screws, semi-rigid and dynamic systems, … Read more
Sciatic pain or sciatica is a very severe pain that radiates (spreads) from the lower back, down the back of the thigh and leg and can reach the foot. On many occasions the pain does not have this complete distribution, but reaches up to the knee or only in the buttock; on other occasions it … Read more
Humans are designed for movement, for which the spine is the central musculoskeletal element. From an evolutionary point of view, the spine has become more complex at different levels: anatomy, posture, physiological properties and cellular activities. The balance between its tissues, both musculoskeletal and skeletal, is essential for its correct functioning and to avoid pain. … Read more
One thing we all know is that tobacco is not good for our health, as it can cause cancer and other diseases. But what few know is that it is also harmful to the spine. There are currently almost 9 million smokers in Spain, 31% of whom suffer from back pain. Normally, smokers do not … Read more
Dr. Rossi, a specialist in Neurosurgery, explains the most frequent pathologies in the lumbar spine and what the treatment for each one of them consists of. Spinal instability This is known as the “loss of capacity of the spinal column, under physiological loads, to maintain the relationships between the vertebrae, in such a way as … Read more
Vascular neurosurgery is a complex subspecialty that treats injuries related to hemorrhage or infarction in the brain or spinal cord. Vascular neurosurgery is the part of neurosurgery that treats those injuries that have caused or may cause hemorrhages or infarcts in the brain or spinal cord. It is a very complex subspecialty, due to the … Read more
A cerebral aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation (widening) of a cerebral artery; it may be fusiform or saccular. It is usually caused by defects in the vessel (artery) wall, which weaken it. Saccular aneurysms usually appear at the bifurcations of the arteries (where blood pressure collides); they can be single or multiple and appear with … Read more
Spine surgery is indicated in different cases, among which degenerative pathology -which is the most frequent-, traumatic pathology, tumor pathology with benign and malignant processes, and vascular pathology with vascular malformations. There are two types of spine surgery: The one that affects bone, disc and ligamentous structures. It is performed by neurosurgeons and traumatologists specialized … Read more
A cerebral aneurysm is a dilatation of an arterial wall mainly due to a structural alteration of the same, which leads to a thinning and consequently to a possible rupture, resulting in a cerebral hemorrhage known as subarachnoid hemorrhage. Cerebral aneurysms are usually asymptomatic. Incidentally, their existence may be known when the patient undergoes a … Read more
What does minimally invasive spine surgery consist of? What techniques are applied? It is a set of surgical techniques that are less invasive or aggressive for the patient, achieving at least the same results as those obtained with the existing conventional treatment, but with much less damage or complications. Damage to the vertebral muscles, surgical … Read more