The Surgery Consultants Blog

The patient's guide to surgery

A surgeon in blue scrubs performs a microdiscectomy, focusing intently on the task at hand with surgical instruments. Blurred background of an operating room with a hint of warm light.

April 16, 2024 | 4 min

Lumbar Spine

Microdiscectomy vs. Traditional Open Back Surgery: A Comparison

A man in a blue shirt holds a model of a human spine and pelvis, pointing to the source of pain with a tool to explain or study the anatomy.

April 11, 2024 | 4 min

Interventional Pain Management

Can SI Joint Injections Help Diagnose the Source of Pain?

A person seated on parallel bars at a gym with a blue exercise ball in front of them, indicating a moment of rest or preparation for what to expect during rehabilitation in Orlando.

April 4, 2024 | 4 min

Orthopedic Extremities

What to Expect During Rehabilitation in Orlando, FL

A person is seated with their back to the camera, revealing their bare upper body, while a healthcare professional in gloves prepares a syringe with a visible drop at the needle tip for facet joint injections,

March 29, 2024 | 4 min

Interventional Pain Management

The Role of Facet Joint Injections in Managing Spinal Pain

A man holding his neck and lower back, with a graphical illustration highlighting the spine in blue and areas of discomfort in red, suggesting pain or stiffness in those regions potentially requiring Trans Lateral Interbody Fusion

March 21, 2024 | 4 min

Lumbar Spine

Exploring the Benefits of Trans Lateral Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Digital illustration of a human arm with highlighted nerves and inflammation at the wrist, suggesting carpal tunnel syndrome or another repetitive strain injury, relevant to wrist surgery.

March 12, 2024 | 4 min

Orthopedic Extremities

From Sprains to Fractures: Guide to Wrist and Ankle Surgery

Rhizotomy vs. Other Pain Treatments: A Comparison

March 5, 2024 | 4 min

Lumbar Spine

Rhizotomy vs. Other Pain Treatments: A Comparison

Digital composite image of a medical professional in a lab coat holding a syringe alongside a transparent anatomical illustration of a human skull, suggesting a focus on Epidural Steroid Injections related to cranial

February 28, 2024 | 4 min

Interventional Pain Management

6 Common Questions About Epidural Steroid Injections Answered

A person experiencing wrist pain while working on a laptop, possibly indicative of repetitive strain injury (RSI) or needing carpal tunnel surgery.

February 16, 2024 | 4 min

Orthopedic Extremities

Carpal Tunnel Surgery: What to Expect Before and After