https://drewalbertmd.com/learn/ Spine surgery education from Drew Albert, MD MBA, spine surgeon in Carrollton, Georgia. en-us Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:48:05 GMT https://drewalbertmd.com/what-is-cervical-disc-arthroplasty/ https://drewalbertmd.com/what-is-cervical-disc-arthroplasty/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:48:05 GMT Cervical disc arthroplasty is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pain and restore motion in your spine by replacing a damaged or degenerated spinal disc with an artificial one. Your spinal discs are the soft, cushion-like structures between the bones (vertebrae) of your spine. They act like… https://drewalbertmd.com/medial-branch-transection-for-facet-arthritis/ https://drewalbertmd.com/medial-branch-transection-for-facet-arthritis/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:55:05 GMT What is Facet Arthritis? Facet joint arthritis that causes low-back pain. Facet arthritis can cause referred pain, in patterns that can cause some confusion as to where the pain is coming from. Here is an example based on the numbering of the facet joints. Image Source Osteoarthritis (OA) is a… https://drewalbertmd.com/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery/ https://drewalbertmd.com/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:59:26 GMT Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) can address various spinal conditions, such as: How Does Minimally Invasive Surgery Work? In the past, spine surgeries required large incisions, leading to extended hospital stays and increased risks of complications like infections, blood loss, blood clots, and… https://drewalbertmd.com/what-is-endoscopic-spine-surgery-post/ https://drewalbertmd.com/what-is-endoscopic-spine-surgery-post/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:20:15 GMT Endoscopic Spine Options Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery? Where can I find more information? References