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About. I am a board-certified dermatologist with an expertise in general dermatology. I treat a variety of skin conditions including eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and inflammatory...
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- Sciatica/Disc Herniation
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery/Radiculopathy
- Kyphoplasty For Compression Fractures
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Back Surgery in San Diego, CA
Sciatica is a condition in which pain in the lower back radiates to the legs. It can also cause weakness, numbness, burning, or tingling down the legs. A herniated disc is the most common cause of sciatica. A disc is herniated when its gel-like center pushes through the thick outer layer of the disc. It is often caused by wear and tear on the disc ...
The lumbar spine refers to the portion of the spine in the lower back. The goal of lumbar spine surgery is generally to relieve pain caused by a compressed nerve root, or to relieve pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis. There are two main types of lumbar spine surgery: decompression and fusion. Decompressioni...
Cervical radiculopathy, more commonly known as a pinched nerve in the neck, is a common cause of neck pain. Pain typically radiates to the shoulder and may extend all the way down the arm and hand. This condition occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches out from the spine. Pinched nerves can often be treated with...
Compression fractures are most common in patients with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis weakens bone, which can cause the vertebrae in the spine to crack and lose height over time. These fractures can lead to back pain, particularly near the area of the fracture. In some cases, compression fractures can be treated with rest, medications, and/or bracing. ...
The thoracic spine is upper-middle portion of the spine. While spine conditions commonly occur in the lower back and neck, there are a number of conditions that can affect the thoracic spine. These conditions include herniated disc, joint dysfunction, degenerative disc disease, compression fractures, scoliosis, and kyphosis. Thoracic spine surgery ...
During a laminectomy, the back part of the vertebra (called the lamina) is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Laminectomy is often used to treat spinal stenosis, herniated disc, or other conditions that can put pressure on the spine and nerves. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as “decompression surgery.” In some ...
At Orthopedic Specialists of San Diego, we offer a variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for back pain. If you have chronic back pain and would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Finkenberg to see if surgery is right for you, please call our office at 619-286-9480. Dr. Finkenberg is fellowship-trained in spinal reconstruction,...
Mar 16, 2020 · I am a translational scientist with 5 years of industry drug discovery and development…. · Experience: Pharmaron · Education: UC San Diego Extension · Location: San Diego · 500+ connections...
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John Chang received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Stanford University. During medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, he pursued immunology training with Ethan Shevach as a National Institutes of Health-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar.
(760) 944-7300. General Cardiology, Sports Medicine. Dr. John Backman graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1972, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
About John Lamberti, MD. Dr. Lamberti leads the pediatric heart surgery program at Rady Children's Hospital, and also performs surgeries for adult congenital heart defects at Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.
Dr. Sack graduated from the University of Hawaii At Manoa in 1978. He works in San Diego, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine.
