Dr. Frank Moore has been reviewed and approved as a 2026 NJ Top Doc based on merit. With more than three decades of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Moore brings extensive expertise in the treatment of complex conditions affecting the brain and spine. Dr. Moore completed his neurosurgical...
Key Takeaways / Summary: Preparation begins four weeks before surgery by organizing the home, removing trip hazards, and setting yourself up for success Patients should arrange for a driver and caregiver on the date of surgery, especially if it is a same day procedure. You will be required...
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,...
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...
