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Who Is Not a Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement?

Who Is Not a Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement?

Who Is Not a Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement?Desert Spine and Pain
Published on: 14/10/2026

Who is not a candidate for artificial disc replacement? The bone, spine, and health conditions that rule it out, and what a surgeon recommends instead.

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When Is SI Joint Fusion Necessary?

When Is SI Joint Fusion Necessary?

When Is SI Joint Fusion Necessary?Desert Spine and Pain
Published on: 14/10/2026

SI joint fusion is necessary only after conservative care fails and a diagnostic block confirms the SI joint is your pain source. Here is how doctors decide.

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Why Would You Need Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Why Would You Need Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Why Would You Need Spinal Fusion Surgery?Desert Spine and Pain
Published on: 13/10/2026

Why would you need spinal fusion surgery? The conditions, signs, and red flags that lead to fusion, plus when it is truly necessary and when it is not.

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Who Performs Nerve Ablation? The Specialists Behind the Procedure

Who Performs Nerve Ablation? The Specialists Behind the Procedure

Who Performs Nerve Ablation? The Specialists Behind the ProcedureDesert Spine and Pain
Published on: 13/10/2026

Nerve ablation is done by fellowship-trained interventional pain and spine specialists. Learn who performs it, how to choose one, and what to expect.

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Spine Impairment Ratings Explained: How They're Determined and Why They Matter

Spine Impairment Ratings Explained: How They're Determined and Why They Matter

Spine Impairment Ratings Explained: How They're Determined and Why They MatterDesert Spine and Pain
Published on: 12/10/2026

A spine impairment rating is a doctor-assigned percentage of permanent loss. See how the AMA Guides determine it and why it drives your injury claim.

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Why Spinal Fluid Leaks Can Happen After Back Surgery

Why Spinal Fluid Leaks Can Happen After Back Surgery

Why Spinal Fluid Leaks Can Happen After Back SurgeryDesert Spine and Pain
Published on: 12/10/2026

A spinal fluid leak after back surgery usually comes from a small tear in the dura. Learn why it happens, who is at risk, the symptoms, and how it is treated.

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