Norton Neuroscience Institute Spine Patient Support
If you have been referred to a spine specialist, knowing what to expect can help ease your mind as you undergo evaluation and treatments for your condition.
In addition to the following videos that help prepare and guide you on your journey to wellness, this section offers
Getting Ready for Treatment
Treatment Options
Before Your Surgery
Types of Surgery
- Lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis with spinal fusion and instrumentation
- Lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis without spinal fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion or cervical vertebrectomy and instrumentation
- Posterior cervical decompression with and without spinal fusion and instrumentation
After your Surgery
Lynn Hundley named American Heart Association Volunteer of the Year
The American Heart Association (AHA) has named Lynn Hundley, director of clinical effectiveness and stroke care at Norton Neuroscience Institute, as its 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Lynn hopes to be able to accept the […]
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Stress and coronavirus pandemic may be driving uptick in migraines
If the last several months have given you a headache, you’re not alone. Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute, warns that the outbreak of the coronavirus/COVID-19 may be […]
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It’s not just a headache: What you need to know about migraines
Despite 39 million Americans experiencing migraine attacks each year, many people still don’t take the condition seriously. People who’ve never had a migraine may not understand and offer unsolicited advice: “You can power through. It’s [...]
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Quick action helped Denny Crum recover from two strokes – don’t delay getting treatment
During his 30-year coaching career at the University of Louisville, legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Denny Crum was prepared for the toughest matchups on the court. Off the court, two strokes in two years not [...]
Read Full Story
Telehealth allows migraine and headache patients to get help faster
For patients who have migraine and other headache disorders, the difficulties getting treatment are well known. Headache specialists aren’t plentiful, and patients in rural areas may need to drive hours to see a provider. Sometimes, […]
Read Full Story
Lynn Hundley named American Heart Association Volunteer of the Year
The American Heart Association (AHA) has named Lynn Hundley, director of clinical effectiveness and stroke care at Norton Neuroscience Institute, as its 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Lynn hopes to be able to accept the […]
Read Full Story
Stress and coronavirus pandemic may be driving uptick in migraines
If the last several months have given you a headache, you’re not alone. Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute, warns that the outbreak of the coronavirus/COVID-19 may be […]
Read Full Story
It’s not just a headache: What you need to know about migraines
Despite 39 million Americans experiencing migraine attacks each year, many people still don’t take the condition seriously. People who’ve never had a migraine may not understand and offer unsolicited advice: “You can power through. It’s [...]
Read Full Story
Quick action helped Denny Crum recover from two strokes – don’t delay getting treatment
During his 30-year coaching career at the University of Louisville, legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Denny Crum was prepared for the toughest matchups on the court. Off the court, two strokes in two years not [...]
Read Full Story
Telehealth allows migraine and headache patients to get help faster
For patients who have migraine and other headache disorders, the difficulties getting treatment are well known. Headache specialists aren’t plentiful, and patients in rural areas may need to drive hours to see a provider. Sometimes, […]
Read Full Story
