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Frequenty Asked Questions on Common Spine Conditions

Spondylolisthesis What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward on the one below it, most often in the lower back. It can be degenerative (age-related), related to a small stress fracture (isthmic), or less commonly from injury. What are the symptoms? Lower back pain and leg pain (sciatica) are common. Some people notice […]

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Physician Spotlight on Dr. Akachimere C. Uzosike

How did you get interested in medicine (in general) and then in spine surgery as a specialty? Curious if there were other medical or orthopedic specialties you considered?  Inspired by my father, a dedicated primary care physician who served in a rural area with limited resources, I developed an early appreciation for the value of […]

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