Spine conditions cover a broad spectrum of issues. Ranging from normal wear and tear on the spine known as degenerative disk or arthritic disease to herniated disks, spinal stenosis and scoliosis, these conditions can greatly affect your life by limiting mobility or causing debilitating neck and back pain. Fortunately, there are both surgical and nonsurgical options spine surgeons can use to effectively treat spine conditions.

February 2023 - Neck pain affects countless people every day. But how do we know when it is a cause for concern and what can we do to find relief? Ian Dorward, MD, a Washington University neurosurgeon at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, helps us better understand neck pain, from its causes to the recommended course of treatment.

September 2022 -  Arteries are major pipelines that channel blood throughout the body. If there is a weak spot, the pressure of the blood pumping from the heart can cause the artery to bulge or balloon out, known as an aneurysm. When this occurs in the brain, it is called a cerebral aneurysm. Learn more about this type of aneurysm, its causes and how it is treated.

February 2022 - The carotid artery is a major artery in the body. It branches off the aorta of the heart, comes up from the chest into the neck and splits into the external carotid artery, which supplies blood to the face, and the internal carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain. But what happens when the internal carotid artery isn’t healthy? Learn what carotid artery disease is and why diagnosis and treatment are so important.