What is an ALIF Procedure?
ALIF stands for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. The ALIF procedure is one of several different methods of spinal fusion. During spinal fusion surgery, a surgeon fuses two or more vertebrae together using a bone graft. The bone tissue of these vertebrae will continue to grow and permanently lock together. Spinal fusion limits the movement of […]
Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery
Frequently asked questions about bone grafting How big is the incision for a bone graft taken from my hip? The incision for a bone graft can vary but is generally 1½ – 2 inches long. Are there any alternatives to having a bone graft taken from my hip? The alternatives to using a bone graft […]
Smoking And Back Pain
The news that smoking is bad for you is hardly groundbreaking. Smoking has been linked to serious diseases like lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Did you know that smoking and back pain are also related? That’s right, if you’re a smoker and are experiencing back pain, smoking is probably part of the issue. Research […]
Meet Dr. Longley
The next video in our series features Dr. Michael Longley, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon who sees clinic in Omaha and Grand Island. Find a doctor with Dr. Longley
Meet Dr. Timothy Burd
The next video in our series features Dr. Timothy Burd, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon who sees clinic in Omaha and in Fremont. Find a doctor with Dr. Burd.
Dr. Gill is the First Surgeon in the Video Series
Dr. Gill is the first spine surgeon to be featured in our new video series featuring our board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeons.
Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical discectomy procedures are performed to relieve the pressure on nerves from a herniated disc. A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the softer disc nucleus material squeezes out. The herniated disc pushes against the spinal cord or spinal nerves and causes pain in the neck or arms.
