Blog | Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine

18

Mar

Are You a Candidate for Robotic Spine Surgery?

Spinal conditions can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday activities difficult and painful. If conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections have failed to provide relief, robotic spine surgery may be an option. But how do you...

27

Feb

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Benefits and Recovery

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has revolutionized the way spinal conditions are treated, offering patients a safer and more effective alternative to traditional open surgery. For those suffering from chronic back or neck pain, understanding the benefits and recovery proc...

03

Feb

Understanding Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Back pain can be debilitating, significantly impacting daily life. For some, surgery offers the promise of relief and a return to normalcy. However, not all spinal surgeries result in the desired outcome. When pain persists or worsens after surgery, it's often referred to a...

24

Jan

Understanding Revision Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know

As a spine surgeon, one of the most critical conversations we have with patients is about the potential need for revision spine surgery. While primary spine surgery aims to alleviate pain and restore function, there are situations where additional intervention becomes necessary...

27

Feb

When Is Neck Surgery Necessary? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Neck pain is a common issue that affects millions of people each year. While most cases can be treated with conservative methods like physical therapy, medication, and lifestyle adjustments, there are times when surgery becomes the best — and sometimes only — option...

04

Dec

The Future of Orthopedic Surgery is Here

The Future of Spine Surgery: Robotic-Assisted ProceduresSpine surgery has always been a delicate field requiring precision, expertise, and the ability to navigate complex anatomy. In recent years, advancements in medical technology have transformed the landscape of spine surgery...

16

Jan

Congratulations Dr. Marc Menkowitz on completing the first Viseon 4k XLIF at UCSD

Congratulations Dr. Vinko Zlomislic and Dr. Marc Menkowitz on completing the first Viseon 4k XLIF at UCSD and MAS-TLIF at RWJ Barnabas - Monmouth Medical Center! ...

12

Jan

How to Prevent and Treat Kyphosis

Spine specialists Steve Paragioudakis, MD, and Marc Menkowitz, MD, at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS), provide expert diagnostic services and top-level orthopaedic care for conditions that affect your spine, including kyphosis. Read what the CFRS tea...

12

Jan

The Link Between Diabetes and Sciatica

At the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS), board-certified orthopedists Steve Paragioudakis, MD, and Marc Menkowitz, MD, offer outstanding diagnostic services and highly specialized care for conditions that affect your spi...

12

Jan

4 Benefits of Robotic Spine Surgery

Not every spinal condition or disease requires an operation. However, when surgery is your best treatment option, our orthopaedic spine specialists at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS) may recommend robotic spine surgery. What i...