Blog | Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine

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...

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...

12

Jan

Can Scoliosis Be Harmful to My Health?

Scoliosis affects six to nine million people in the United States. It's often diagnosed in children or teens between 10 and 15. However, adults can develop degenerative scoliosis that may impact mobility and overall health.Read what our Center for the F...

12

Jan

Understanding the Different Treatments for Eliminating Your Spinal Tumors

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

12

Jan

How Spinal Cord Stimulation Can Eliminate Back Pain

You'll find the most effective and innovative treatments available for painful spinal disorders at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS) in Shrewsbury, Toms River, and Edison, New Jersey.The CFRS team, led by orthopaedic spine sp...