Barostim Procedure
Patient Guide to the Barostim Procedure for Heart Failure If you’re living with heart failure and your symptoms—like shortness of breath, fatigue, or difficulty with daily activities—persist despite medications, the Barostim procedure might be an option worth exploring. This guide will walk you through what Barostim is, how it works, what to expect during the […]
Vagal Nerve Stimulators
A Patient Guide to Surgery Introduction If you have been recommended a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) for conditions like epilepsy, treatment-resistant depression, or post-stroke neuroplasticity, you might be wondering what this procedure involves and how it could help. This guide explains what VNS is, how it works, what happens during surgery, and what to expect […]
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation can treat a variety of disabling conditions, including movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and refractory epilepsy. At Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Specialists, we have extensive experience and expertise in treating movement disorders and refractory epilepsy with deep brain stimulation surgery. If you have been suffering with Parkinson’s Disease, […]
Ulnar Nerve Decompression Surgery
The ulnar nerve is one of the major nerves in the arm, responsible for providing feeling to the ring and little fingers as well as controlling several muscles in the hand. It runs from the neck, through the axilla (armpit), through the medial elbow, and into the hand. When this nerve becomes compressed or irritated, […]
Percutaneous Interbody Fusion
Back pain is a common issue that can significantly affect daily life and overall well-being. In cases where conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections fail to provide relief, surgical intervention may be necessary. One such surgical option is percutaneous interbody fusion. This minimally invasive procedure aims to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, […]
Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
The cervical spine, or neck, is a vital part of the body that supports the head and allows for a wide range of motion. However, conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or degenerative changes can lead to nerve and spinal cord compression, causing pain, weakness, and numbness. When these symptoms are severe and non-surgical […]
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
If you are dealing with persistent pain, numbness, or tingling in your hand, especially in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, you may have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). When conservative treatments like rest, splinting, and anti-inflammatory medications fail to provide relief, carpal tunnel surgery might be recommended to help alleviate your symptoms […]
Balloon Kyphoplasty
If you suffer from back pain caused by a vertebral compression fracture (VCF), you may have heard of a procedure called balloon kyphoplasty, sometimes referred to simply as kyphoplasty. This minimally invasive, percutaneous treatment offers a way to restore the height and stability of a fractured vertebra, potentially relieving pain and improving quality of life. […]
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections in Tampa Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) provide effective relief for individuals suffering from pain caused by inflammation in the spine. Conditions like sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs can compress spinal nerves, leading to persistent discomfort, weakness, or numbness. ESIs reduce inflammation by delivering a corticosteroid medication directly into the epidural space around […]
Degenerative Disc Disease
Daily activities, sports injuries, even the passage of time can cause painful wear-and-tear to your spinal discs, bones, ligaments, and muscle attachments. This is called degenerative disc disease. At Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Specialists, we have extensive experience and expertise in back pain treatment and provide the highest-quality care in surgical and non-surgical treatments […]
