Patient education is very important to the physicians and staff at Advanced Center for Spinal Microsurgery. We have developed a series of brochures to help you better understand your neck and back.

For additional information about spine health and back pain, check out the Spine Health web site

To get the most out of this information, we recommend you review the following introductory brochures first.

Spine Basics

Understanding Spinal Discs

If you have a problem with your neck (cervical spine), please read the following brochures:

Neck Pain with Arm and Shoulder Pain

Neck Surgery

If you have a problem with your low back and want more information on the conditions listed below, please read the following brochures:

Low Back Pain: Why Me?

Spinal Canal Stenosis: What is it?

Facet Joint Syndrome

If you are interested in treatments for your low back, please read the following brochures:

Spinal Canal Stenosis: How is it treated?

Microdiscectomy and Microdecompression Pre-Operative Information

Microdiscectomy and Microdecompression Discharge Instructions

Lumbar Fusion

Lumbar Fusion Discharge Instructions

Epidural Steroid Injection

Your doctor may order special tests to confirm a diagnosis. These brochures are designed to help you understand these special tests.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Bone Scan

 Electrodiagnostic Studies (EMG/NCV)