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XLIF Procedure

2023-11-30T13:58:04-08:00

We’re going talk a little bit about the lateral interbody fusion. Another name for this procedure is the XLIF procedure. This is a procedure in which we access the spine via a lateral flank incision. This provides direct access to the spine with minimal tissue dissection. 

This video will illustrate a little bit more about this technique.

The back is made up of a number of small bones called vertebrae. Cushioning discs present between the vertebrae act as

XLIF Procedure2023-11-30T13:58:04-08:00

Fractures of the Hip in the Elderly 

2023-06-02T13:04:54-07:00

A hip fracture is a partial or complete break of the upper femur (thigh bone) in or near the hip.  Hip fractures are most common in people older than 60 whose bones have been weakened by osteoporosis.  Most of those fractures result from falls. 

A fractured hip is usually very painful, and the potential for complications in older patients means that immediate surgery is generally the recommended treatment.  The sooner a patient can be treated and gotten out of bed, the better the outcome is likely to be.   

Complications of hip fracture in the elderly may include: 

Fractures of the Hip in the Elderly 2023-06-02T13:04:54-07:00

AVOID OR MINIMIZE ELBOW INJURIES

2023-05-15T13:37:27-07:00

Lateral epicondylitis

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is caused by repeated muscle contractions of the forearm and wrist, resulting in pain and irritation of the affected muscles.  Overuse of the forearm and wrist muscles, or overloaded muscles may become sore and painful causing inflammation.

An individual with “Tennis elbow” may experience muscle soreness, pain, or persistent discomfort on the outer, or lateral, part of

AVOID OR MINIMIZE ELBOW INJURIES2023-05-15T13:37:27-07:00

AVOID OR MINIMIZE BACK INJURIES

2023-02-27T08:09:47-08:00

Roughly 40 percent of amateur golfers are injured each year, and lower back injuries are the most frequent injury.  Injuries to the lumbar spine are the most common musculoskeletal injuries in golfers. Professional golfers tend to develop overuse injuries, whereas recreational golfers tend to sustain acute traumatic injuries. The lumbar spine intervertebral disc sees forces equivalent to roughly 8 times body weight during a golf swing, with higher peak forces in recreational golfers. The stress on the spine in golf is asymmetric, with increased stress on the trail side (typically the right side), as

AVOID OR MINIMIZE BACK INJURIES2023-02-27T08:09:47-08:00

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