Our neurosurgeons and spine surgeons find success by personalizing the care around each patient, as exemplified in this patient's journey to recovery through extensive spine surgery. The post Complex Spine Surgery Helps Relieve Pain for Retired Denver Physician appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

There are no permanent restrictions when living with a spinal cord stimulator and many patients find significant pain relief. The post Are there any permanent restrictions with a spinal cord stimulator? appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

For patients with painful diabetic neuropathy that isn’t responsive to medications, spinal cord stimulation may be an option to reduce pain. The post Can diabetic neuropathy be reversed? appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

If you’re considering spinal fusion to treat back pain, you’ve probably already read up on the benefits of the procedure. But you also will want to know the common problems after spinal fusion and the likelihood that you will experience these. At Neurosurgery One, we are very careful to only recommend spinal fusion for patients […] The post What are common problems after spinal fusion? appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

Asleep deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor offers patients relief and better quality of life with low risk of complication. The post Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective, but little known, treatment for essential tremor appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

Denver spine surgeon Joshua Beckman, MD, FAANS, with Denver-based Neurosurgery One, recently performed Colorado’s first spinal surgery with the TOPS™ System. Unlike traditional spinal fusion, which permanently welds two or more joints of the spine together and limits mobility, the Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) facet joint replacement system preserves motion while improving spinal stability. “This […] The post New, Motion-Preserving Alternative to Spinal Fusion Now Available to Colorado Patients appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

Changes help reduce patient fears and make procedure more accurate and accessible Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s has been shown to provide numerous benefits including greatly reducing medication use and extending quality and length of life. During DBS surgery, a device that is similar to a heart pacemaker is implanted. The device uses electrical […] The post 4 Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

Are you wondering when is the right time to have back surgery? Learn three signs indicating you should consider spine surgery. The post Signs You Need Back Surgery appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

If you’re searching the internet for “why does my back hurt when I wake up,” I think it’s safe to assume this isn’t a one-time event for you. Most people understand that morning back pain that lasts just a few days is probably from a new mattress, making room in your bed for a needy […] The post Why Does My Back Hurt When I Wake Up? Understanding and Addressing Morning Back Pain appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more

People in Colorado and the western United States who suffer from lower back pain and fail to find relief with conservative treatment may be candidates for a minimally invasive spine surgery using the new FDA-approved TELIGEN™ System. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS, in Denver is one of the only neurosurgeons in the United States to be […] The post New Technology Offers Next Level of Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery with Improved Visibility appeared first on Neurosurgery One ..read more