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Dr. José Luis Sanmillán joins the Barcelona Spine Institute team at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona
Dr. José Luis Sanmillán, a neurosurgeon specialized in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, joins Barcelona Spine Institute, one of the leading teams in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. José Luis Sanmillán begins a new professional stage with his incorporation into the Barcelona Spine Institute team, located at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. This integration […]
Cervical hernia treatment: Is surgery the best solution?
The diagnosis of a lumbar disc herniation often raises many doubts. Many patients arrive for consultation after weeks or months of pain, functional limitation, ineffective conservative treatments for cervical hernias, and one very specific question: What cervical hernia treatment do I need? The answer doesn’t depend solely on what is seen in an MRI. Cervical […]
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc: How to Identify It and When to See a Doctor
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for medical consultation. However, not all back pain has the same origin. In many cases, persistent or radiating pain is caused by a herniated disc, a common condition that can significantly affect quality of life if it is not properly diagnosed and treated. Recognizing the herniated […]
Why doesn’t my insurance cover the neuronavigator in my spinal surgery?
Increasingly, patients are surprised when they receive a quote or preoperative information from their insurance company indicating that their insurer does not cover the use of the neuronavigator during spinal surgery. The concern is understandable: If this is an advanced technology that improves surgical safety and precision, why aren’t neuronavigators included in all insurance policies? […]
All about cervical disc herniation surgery: Procedure and recovery time
Cervical disc herniation is one of the most common causes of neck pain radiating to the arm, tingling, loss of strength, or functional limitation in daily life. When conservative treatment fails to relieve symptoms or neurological signs appear, cervical disc herniation surgery may become the best therapeutic option. In recent years, cervical surgery has evolved […]
What is endoscopic spine surgery and what are its benefits?
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive technique that has revolutionized the treatment of various spinal conditions. This procedure uses an endoscopic camera and specialized surgical tools to access the affected areas through small incisions, minimizing the impact on surrounding tissues.