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MICHIGAN NEUROSCIENCE
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland leads the way as Michigan's first certified primary stroke center and home of the Michigan Stroke Network, the most advanced stroke response program in the nation. From top level neuroscience doctors to breakthrough treatments in brain injury care, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland caters to Michigan's neuroscience needs.
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Paul Croissant, MD
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Neurosurgeon
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THE FACTS ABOUT Spine Instrumentation
Background
The spine is the support structure in the human body. It supports much of the body’s weight and protects the spinal cord, which carries communication from the brain to the rest of the body. The spine is strong but flexible, allowing a wide range of movements.
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Podcast Posted: 08/10/2007
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“The spine is the core of your musculoskeletal system,” says Paul D. Croissant, MD and SJMO neurosurgeon. “When not functioning correctly — pain, and muscular and neurologic deficits may result.”
There are many treatments for spine conditions. Non-surgical treatments include rest, ice or heat, medication, steroid injections,exercise, and physical therapy. If these non-surgical treatments don’t bring relief after a period of time, a physician may recommend a surgical treatment called spinal fusion surgery.
“Spinal fusion surgery reduces painful motion and may relieve pressure on the nerves that are responsible for producing the pain,” explains Croissant, MD. “This is done by restoring the alignment of the spine or the space between the vertebrae, and then stabilizing and fusing the spine. This stops abnormal motion in the area, thus reducing pain.”
The Dynesys® Dynamic Stabilization System takes spinal fusion one-step further. It uses flexible materials to stabilize the spine,rather than rigid rods or bone grafts alone. The result is dynamic stabilization that allows the surgeon to preserve much of the spinal anatomy. It can be done using minimally invasive techniques.
Please call the SJMO physician referral line at 800.372.6094 to find an SJMO neurologist near you.
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