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Do I Have Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term many people use, but few fully grasp its impact. This is one of the most common questions I get asked in the clinic....

Dr Hegde
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Navigating Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Going Under the Knife
Facing spine surgery can be intimidating, but understanding the process can help ease your worries. With the right information, you can...

Dr Hegde
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Sacroiliac joint block
The sacroiliac joint can be a soruce of agnosing back pain and stiffness. Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint can be quite uncomfortable...

Dr Hegde
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When is Spine Fixation Necessary: Understanding the Indications and Benefits
Spine fixation, also known as spinal fusion, is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the spine. It involves joining two or more vertebrae

Dr Hegde
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Spinal stenosis
Your spinal cord travel through your spinal canal and exit through openings called "foramen." If any of these spaces are too narrow, your...

Dr Hegde
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Spine Infection
Infection in the spine can originate rom the bones of the spine or intervertebral discs. The most common cause is bacterial or...

Dr Hegde
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Cervical radiculopathy
This condition is a rupture of one of the vertebral discs in your neck. A herniated disc can allow disc material to press harmfully...

Dr Hegde
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Lumbar radiculopathy (Sciatica)
This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine (lower back). Because these nerves travel...

Dr Hegde
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Spina Bifida
This birth defect in the spine and spinal cord happens early in pregnancy. The bones of the spine don't fully form around the spinal...

Dr Hegde
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Cavernous malformation (Cavernoma)
This is a mass of enlarged blood vessels in your brain or spinal cord. Pockets in the mass slow down or even trap blood. This can lead to...

Dr Hegde
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Myelopathy
Myelopathy is a condition, caused by excessive pressure on the spinal cord. The pressure can be external from a disc bulge, overgrown...

Dr Hegde
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