The human spine is made up of 33 “motion segments”, divided into the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral areas. The cervical and lumbar regions of the spine are mobile, allowing for the flexibility of the neck and the lower back, and activities such as bending, turning, and twisting. Traditional surgical approaches to the cervical and lumbar spine often involve...
Continue ReadingThe short answer is no, a referral to a spine surgeon does not always mean surgery. It’s a common, but incorrect, the perception that a referral to an orthopedic spine surgeon always means surgery is necessary. In our experience, the majority of patients with lower back or neck problems can be effectively treated without surgery. In our practice, the...
Continue ReadingDr. Saadat discusses advances in spine surgery on Embrace Your Power, with Janet Zipper and Gale Glassner.
Continue Reading90210 Surgery Center Rates Among the Top 5 Ambulatory Surgery Centers in California We are proud to announce that the 90210 Surgery Center, where Dr. Saadat is the co-director of spine surgery, was rated among the top 5 ambulatory surgery centers in California, and the best surgery center in Beverly Hills, in a recent Newsweek survey. The experts at Newsweek, in...
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