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6 Common Causes of Neck and Lower Back Pain
Back Pain, Neck Pain, Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement

6 Common Causes of Neck and Lower Back Pain

Back and neck pain are common issue that can be caused by multiple different factors. In this blog we highlight some of the more common causes and discuss what you can do if you've been experiencing chronic back or neck pain.…

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Are You a Candidate for Spine Surgery? Insights from Dr. Peter Derman
Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Spine Health, Dr. Peter Derman, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Are You a Candidate for Spine Surgery? Insights from Dr. Peter Derman

Struggling with back or neck pain and considering spine surgery? Dr. Peter Derman shares insights on minimally invasive options, factors to consider and how to choose the right surgeon for the best outcomes.…

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Deciding on Lumbar Disc Replacement: Insights from Dr. Jessica Shellock
Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement, Dr. Jessica Shellock, Back Pain

Deciding on Lumbar Disc Replacement: Insights from Dr. Jessica Shellock

When deciding if lumbar disc replacement is right for you, talking with your doctor can be one of the most important and insightful things you can do, according to Jessica Shellock, M.D., a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery. In this post, she provides insight into what to consider and how lumbar disc replacement differs from older, more traditional surgery methods.…

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Could you be a candidate for cervical disc replacement?
Dr. Jessica Shellock, Spine Surgery, Back Pain, Disc Replacement

Could you be a candidate for cervical disc replacement?

If you're experiencing neck and upper back pain, cervical disc replacement may be the right fit for you. Dr. Jessica Shellock, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at the Center for Disc Replacement, provides insight into candidacy criteria, procedure insights, and associated risks.…

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Discover a new way of treating back pain with artificial disc replacement
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement, Back Pain

Discover a new way of treating back pain with artificial disc replacement

Considering spinal surgery? Discover the latest advancement in back pain relief with artificial disc replacement. Learn about the procedure, recovery, and why Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery leads the way in disc replacement excellence.…

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Navigating Disc Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Disc Replacement, Spine Surgery, Back Pain

Navigating Disc Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision

While both artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery are beneficial treatment options when it comes to reducing or eliminating pain, in this post Dr. Scott Blumenthal, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, discusses the distinct advantages offered by the disc replacement approach.…

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What to Consider When Exploring Disc Replacement Surgery
Dr. Jessica Shellock, Disc Replacement, Back Pain, Spine Surgery

What to Consider When Exploring Disc Replacement Surgery

If you’ve been suffering from debilitating back or neck pain for any length of time, you owe it to yourself to explore artificial disc replacement as a treatment option for getting back to the activities you love. In this post, Dr. Jessica Shellock, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, provides an overview of the procedure and what you can expect before and after surgery.…

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Decades of Excellence in Disc Replacement
Dr. Jack Zigler, Disc Replacement, Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Neck Pain

Decades of Excellence in Disc Replacement

At the Center for Disc Replacement, part of THCDS, we've been pioneering artificial disc replacement for over two decades. Discover how our expertise and patient-centric approach make us a top choice for those seeking disc replacement.…

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Exploring Your Options: Is Artificial Disc Replacement Right for You?
Dr. Richard Guyer, Disc Replacement, Spine Surgery, Back Pain, Neck Pain

Exploring Your Options: Is Artificial Disc Replacement Right for You?

Discover why this innovative approach is becoming the new standard for spine surgery.…

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Latest Advancement in Spine Surgery Technology: 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation
Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Spine Health

Latest Advancement in Spine Surgery Technology: 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation

THCDS introduces the 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation System, taking minimally invasive spinal fusion to the next level.…

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