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…
The pituitary gland sits at the base of the skull and could form a tumor called a pituitary adenoma. However, most pituitary adenomas are small and don’t require treatment, but there are cases in which treatment is necessary. Continue reading to learn more about what pituitary tumors are, when to be concerned, and how to…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in Spinal Cord Stimulation. Continue reading to learn more about how this common treatment option is used to treat chronic pain. Spinal cord stimulation has been an option to treat chronic neck, back, arm or leg pain for decades. Previously only an option for patients who had already…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in Hydrocephalus, commonly known as “water on the brain.” This is a condition that can occur at any age where normal brain fluid causes pressure in the brain. To learn more about what it is as well as treatment options, continue reading. At every moment, the human brain…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in lumbar decompression and more specifically, minimally invasive tubular decompressions. Many are impacted by compression in the lumbar of their spines and struggle with how to manage or take care of the problem. To learn more about what it is and what is involved in the procedure, continue…
The human spine is deceiving in shape. From a frontal perspective, the spine looks adequately straight, but from the sides, the spine is actually curved slightly at different parts which represents the natural curvature of the human body as well as its capable flexibility. The upper curve is called the Cervical Lordosis which is located…
Chiari Malformation is a congenital condition that has to do with the malformation of the skull where part of the cerebellum is squished, which could result in possible brain damage. Continue reading to learn more about the details of this condition. Chiari I Malformation is a condition that stems from birth and includes the protrusion…