Neck Pain From Looking Down
Neck pain is a very common type of chronic pain. According to Spine-Health.com, “In the course of 3 months, about 15% of U.S. adults have neck pain that lasts at least one full day.” One of the most common causes of neck pain is simply looking down too often. We know that might sound absurd […]
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 […]
What is Spondylosis?
Spondylosis is a very common spinal condition with more than 3 million cases diagnosed each year. Since this condition often worsens with age, more than 85% of people over the age of 60 are affected. [bctt tweet=”More than 85% of people over the age of 60 are affected by spondylosis.” username=”NESpineHospital”] According to spine-health.com, “Spondylosis […]
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 […]
Depression and Chronic Back Pain
April 8th is World Health Day and this year’s focus is depression. Depression affects a great deal of the patients we see so we wanted to take the time to talk about depression and chronic back pain. What is depression? Depression is a common, serious medical illness. In 2015, 16.1 million US adults experienced at […]
What to expect during the pre-op meeting with the Nurse Navigator
Prior to spine surgery at Nebraska Spine Hospital patients have an opportunity to meet with a nurse navigator. The video below explains what you can expect during the appointment and how our nurse navigators are here to answer your questions to make you feel more comfortable with the process.
Nebraska Spine Hospital Recognized for its Great Neurosurgery and Spine Program
Nebraska Spine Hospital has been named to the “100 Hospitals With Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs” list by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nebraska Spine Hospital is featured on this list because of the national recognition the hospital has received from several reputable sources and because the physicians and clinicians at Nebraska Spine Hospital are skilled at providing the highest […]
Meet Dr. Hain
Dr. John Hain is a board certified and fellowship trained neurosurgeon. Take a look at this video to learn more about his background and what let him to neurosurgery and spine.
Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
Pain and numbness going down the arm or leg or the feeling of a loss of grip can be the result of injury, disease, or degeneration in the cervical spine. If you are suffering from pain and discomfort it can be helpful to understand the anatomy of the cervical spine. The following is an excerpt […]
What is a bone graft?
A bone graft is a tiny piece of bone used to fuse the spine together. This extra bone acts as the cement that fuses the vertebrae together during spinal fusion surgery. Bone grafting can be done with pieces of a patient’s own bone (autograft), processed bone from a bone bank (allograft), or a bone graft […]
