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
Too much coffee could increase dementia risk, study shows
Coffee is part of many people’s morning routines, but researchers say consuming too much Joe could put your brain at risk. A study out of Australia showed consuming more than six cups of coffee daily […]
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Dementia or normal aging? 5 signs to look for with memory loss
For adults, particularly in their 60s and 70s, occasional forgetfulness is nothing to worry about. Sometimes you forget what day it is but remember it later. It’s common for older adults to occasionally forget something […]
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Uncle, nephew each survive strokes just weeks apart and get the same neurosurgeon
Duke Nichter is more a second dad to Paul Nichter than their true family relationship of uncle and nephew. For decades, they’ve enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing life’s journey together. In early 2021, the two [...]
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Norton Brownsboro Hospital receives new Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
Norton Brownsboro Hospital has received certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treating serious stroke events. The hospital received the designation from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., a world-leading certification […]
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Spotlight on stroke patient navigator Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN
If you ask Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, patient navigator with Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, what drew her to working with stroke patients, she will tell you about the amazing recoveries she’s seen. “I’ve […]
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Too much coffee could increase dementia risk, study shows
Coffee is part of many people’s morning routines, but researchers say consuming too much Joe could put your brain at risk. A study out of Australia showed consuming more than six cups of coffee daily […]
Read Full Story
Dementia or normal aging? 5 signs to look for with memory loss
For adults, particularly in their 60s and 70s, occasional forgetfulness is nothing to worry about. Sometimes you forget what day it is but remember it later. It’s common for older adults to occasionally forget something […]
Read Full Story
Uncle, nephew each survive strokes just weeks apart and get the same neurosurgeon
Duke Nichter is more a second dad to Paul Nichter than their true family relationship of uncle and nephew. For decades, they’ve enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing life’s journey together. In early 2021, the two [...]
Read Full Story
Norton Brownsboro Hospital receives new Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
Norton Brownsboro Hospital has received certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treating serious stroke events. The hospital received the designation from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., a world-leading certification […]
Read Full Story
Spotlight on stroke patient navigator Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN
If you ask Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, patient navigator with Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, what drew her to working with stroke patients, she will tell you about the amazing recoveries she’s seen. “I’ve […]
Read Full Story
