In Part 1 we discussed lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESI). Part 2 covered facet-directed lumbar injections and their purpose. The significance of cervical epidural injections and what they are was explained in Part 3. In Part 4 below, we will be discussing facet-directed cervical injections. One may assume that cervical and lumbar facet injections should…
In Part 1 we discussed lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESI). Part 2 covered facet-directed lumbar injections and their purpose. In Part 3 we will address the cervical ESI. A cervical epidural injection involves a provider inserting a needle into the epidural space and injecting a medication. Due to the spinal cord residing in the cervical…
Part 1 of this series discussed lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESI). These injections are primarily reserved as a diagnostic workup of radicular (leg) pain, or as a therapeutic modality when noninvasive treatments have failed. Evidence of nerve root compression should be seen on advanced imaging like a MRI, correlating with the clinical findings. Isolated low…
Back in 2018 we published an introductory article on injections. However we thought we’d elaborate more with a series of blogs on the various types of injections. In Part 1 we’ll tackle epidural injections in the lumbar spine. A lumbar epidural injection involves a provider inserting a needle into the epidural space and injecting a…
We wish you a warm happy holiday and a happy new year from Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine. We hope you have a safe and joy filled holiday season with loved ones. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the memories of the last year and look forward to what’s ahead in 2023. …
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine specializes in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Continue reading to learn more about this procedure. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is one of the most common procedures performed in the cervical spine. Due to the fact that the spinal cord cannot be manipulated without injury, there are limited operation…
Thanksgiving is around the corner, so we’d like to take some time to express what we’re grateful for. The physicians of Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine are thankful for all our patients (past and present), as well as our supportive community and medical partners for uplifting us through our endeavors. We also extend a sincere…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine specializes in scoliosis. Continue reading to learn what scoliosis is, its causes, and how it can be treated. Looking at the spine from the front, it should be fairly straight, but from the side it is normal to see a few curves. Scoliosis is a condition where you see abnormal…
Dr. Adam Smith at Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine is board-certified and regularly performs Artificial Disc Replacements (ADR). Continue reading to learn more about what an Artificial Disc Replacement is. Artificial discs are FDA approved for both the cervical and lumbar spine. While neither is placed using a minimal invasive technique, artificial discs allow decompression…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Continue reading to learn more about what this condition is, it’s causes, and how it can be treated. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of hand pain, numbness, and weakness that is caused by a ligament in the wrist pressing on the median…