How to Choose the Right Spine Surgeon
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders records that almost 80% of Americans will experience back pain that needs treatment. If you’re reading this article chances are that you or a loved are one of that 80%. You may need surgery, and you need a spine...
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
What is a lumbar discectomy? Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. This surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than an open lumbar discectomy. Your backbone, or spinal column, is made up of a chain of bones called the vertebrae. Your...
Back to School – Backpack Safety Tips
If you’ve got back-to-school shopping on your agenda this week, chances are you have at least one backpack on your list. While yes, they’re practical; backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. Even the American...
What Is A C-Arm?
The staff here at ACME Spine & Orthopedics often gets asked a variety of questions in regards to surgical c-arms, so we thought we would start a simple blog series that helps answer those questions. The most commonly asked question by individuals new to mobile...