In 2020, Newark, New Jersey, resident Toni Jackson was training to become a bus mechanic for New Jersey Transit. When she had to remove and replace a bus tire during training, something happened. "There was a pop in my lower back," she says. "I was 60...
Neurosurgeons treat many different conditions related to the brain, spine, and nervous system. Not all conditions treated by a neurosurgeon require surgery. Some may be effectively treated with less invasive treatments. A brain tumor is an example of a brain condition that can be treated by a...
Minimally invasive spine surgery differs from traditional spine surgery in approach, impact, and recovery time. Deciding between minimally invasive and traditional spine surgery typically depends on the type and severity of your condition. An experienced spine surgeon can help you compare how different surgical approaches can be...
Back and neck pain are among the most common physical ailments adults face today, often impacting daily productivity and overall quality of life. In many instances, discomfort is temporary, the result of a minor strain or poor posture, and resolves with rest or conservative care....
For many residents across New Jersey and New York, the sharp, radiating pull of sciatica is a familiar burden. It often begins as a dull ache in the lower back before transforming into an electric shock that travels through the buttocks and down the leg....
Blog Highlights Recovery can be different depending on the patient's overall health and the procedure performed, so always discuss your anticipated recovery with your doctor. Recovery after ACDF surgery generally progresses linearly for the first 6 weeks. Many patients can return to work within 4-6 weeks. After ACDF surgery,...
The primary difference between these two procedures is how they handle movement: cervical disc replacement preserves neck motion, while spinal fusion permanently stabilizes a segment of the spine to stop movement. If you’re unsure which treatment is best for you, contact Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates. Our team...
A thank you letter that one of our doctors, Kevin Yao, received: " November 2023 Dear Dr. Yao, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you for the remarkable surgery you performed on me. Your skill,...
As seen in Surgery Advisor. A transformational new robotic imaging platform is now being introduced at Englewood Health that will further increase orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery precision, improve patient safety and outcomes, and reduce postoperative pain and length of stay. As of this writing, Englewood Health...
Happy Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month and Congratulations to all the new Graduates out there! Metropolitan Neurosurgery Updates Our practice is profoundly grateful to be part of and have an office inside the Englewood Health ZT Systems Outpatient Center, located at 2 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey ...
