You may feel ready for spine surgery and still hesitate over who should perform it. A referral gives you a name, but it may not tell you how often that doctor performs your operation or what their patients experience afterward. At Saadat Spine, Dr. Ehsan Saadat is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon whose practice includes disc replacement, minimally invasive...
Continue ReadingDisc replacement offers an appealing option: It treats a painful disc while preserving movement between the surrounding bones. That matters when you want to return to activities that back pain has taken away. But is disc replacement better than fusion? Comparing disc replacement vs fusion means understanding why a surgeon might recommend stopping movement instead. At Saadat Spine, we...
Continue ReadingBack pain after hours at a desk can raise concerns about whether your daily routine is harming your spine. Can you get a herniated disc from sitting? Yes, a herniated disc from sitting is possible, particularly when your job requires prolonged sitting and your disc has already weakened with age. Prolonged sitting can also make an existing one more...
Continue ReadingYour shift ends, but the pain follows you home. A burning leg, a tingling hand, or discomfort whenever you bend can leave you worried about your next workday. Recognizing herniated disc symptoms can help you decide when to seek care, though symptoms alone cannot confirm the diagnosis. At Saadat Spine, we help you understand what is causing your discomfort...
Continue ReadingTaking time away from work and relying on help at home can make the prospect of spine surgery feel daunting, even when you are eager for relief. As you compare minimally invasive spine surgery vs traditional surgery, you need to understand what each approach could mean for your recovery. At Saadat Spine, we help you understand your treatment options...
Continue ReadingFor Dr. Ehsan Saadat, providing exceptional spine care means more than performing advanced procedures. It also means listening to patients, answering their questions, and helping them understand the decisions they face throughout treatment. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has once again recognized that commitment. Dr. Saadat received the FY26 Q4 Sustained Excellence Patient Experience Award from the Cedars-Sinai Office of Patient...
Continue ReadingStruggling with back pain? You may benefit from an evaluation with Los Angeles back pain specialist Dr. Ehsan Saadat. That being said, there are quite a few back pain specialists in the field of medicine. However, perhaps the most common are orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons. Both of these types of doctors specialize in the musculoskeletal system. However, they...
Continue ReadingCedars-Sinai Medical Center has once again earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, securing a place on the publication’s prestigious “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll for 2026-27. This marks the 11th consecutive year Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll. The medical center also tied for the #1 hospital ranking in both California and the Los Angeles...
Continue ReadingWhen comparing ALIF vs TLIF, patients often want to know which procedure offers the best outcome, the fastest recovery, or the lowest risk of complications. The reality is that both procedures are well-established forms of lumbar fusion surgery, but they differ in how the spine is accessed and which patients are best candidates. Understanding the difference between ALIF and...
Continue ReadingWhen comparing cervical disc replacement vs ACDF, most patients are not just looking for an explanation of each procedure. They are trying to understand how each option will affect their mobility, recovery, and long-term function. Both surgeries are designed to relieve nerve compression in the neck, but they take very different approaches. For active patients in particular, those differences...
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