News & Articles
Core Strengthening After Annular Tear Repair: A Step-by-Step Guide
Core strengthening after annular tear repair protects the treated disc by reducing the load it carries. Trunk endurance and neutral-spine control matter more than peak strength — and a clinical evaluation is the only way to know which exercises fit your timeline.
Service-Connected Sciatica: Regenerative Options
Service-connected sciatica often originates in lumbar disc tears. Intra-annular fibrin injection seals the tear when fusion or repeat injections have not.
Options If You Want to Avoid Spinal Fusion
Options to avoid spinal fusion: optimized conservative care, targeted interventional procedures, and intra-annular fibrin injection when imaging supports it.
Am I a Candidate for Spinal Fusion Alternatives? Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients told they need spinal fusion qualify for non-surgical alternatives. This FAQ covers candidacy criteria, prior surgery, age, and next steps.
When Is Fibrin Injection a Better Choice Than Surgery?
Intra-annular fibrin injection is the better choice when imaging shows annular tears in viable discs. Surgery fits structural problems requiring stabilization.
Persistent Pain After Laminectomy: Fibrin Options
Patients with persistent pain after laminectomy commonly have an unrepaired annular tear. Intra-annular fibrin injection addresses the tear directly.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Regenerative Options
FBSS occurs in roughly 40% of fusion patients. The fibrin procedure addresses unrepaired annular tears as the pain driver in many FBSS cases.
