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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey August 22, 2012 5:45 pm 0 comments August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness month. To help spread awareness of this condition, here are some facts about Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a degenerative neuro muscular disease that affects the motor neurons in the human […]

Tips For A Healthy Spine Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey June 8, 2012 7:01 pm 0 comments There are many things you can do to keep yourself strong and injury-free, particularly in the case of the spine—your basic foundation. Being conscious of the function of the spine, and the “do’s and don’ts” is often a

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) was first performed in the 1980s, but has seen rapid advances in the past few years. Technological advances have enabled spine surgeons to expand patient selection and treat an evolving array of spinal disorders, such as degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, fractures, tumors, infections, instability, and deformity. One of the biggest downsides

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey May 11, 2012 7:08 pm 0 comments Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in the wrist when the surrounding tendons, ligaments, and muscles compress the median nerve causing pain. The risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome does not come from single industry or job, but is especially common

What is a herniated disc? Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey September 16, 2011 7:11 pm 0 comments A herniated or “slipped” disc is a common spine injury that occurs when the jelly-like substance inside the intravertebral discs is forced outward, either creating a bulge in the disc’s membrane or leaking out through a tear in