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Lumbar facet joint osteoarthritis: what is it and how is it treated?
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for medical consultation. Among the different causes of this pain, one of the least known to patients is lumbar facet syndrome, a degenerative condition that affects the small joints of the spine. Although it can be quite bothersome and even limit daily life, today there […]
Does every disc protrusion require surgery?
When a patient receives a diagnosis of disc protrusion on an MRI scan, one of the first questions that arises is: will I need surgery Does every disc protrusion require surgery? The answer, in most cases, is no. Not all disc protrusions require surgical intervention. In fact, many of them can be managed conservatively with […]
Dr. José Luis Sanmillán at the WFSE World Congress of Spinal Endoscopy Surgery
The international meeting, organized by the World Congress of Spinal Endoscopy and MISS, brought together spine surgeons from around the world to share advances, clinical experience, and new technologies in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. José Luis Sanmillán participated in the World Congress of Spinal Endoscopy, organized by the World Congress of Spinal Endoscopy […]
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 […]