SCOLIOSIS
When Is Scoliosis Surgery Necessary?
Most scoliosis curves are monitored, not operated on. Understanding when surgery becomes the right answer — and what the decision depends on.
Read Article →Practical information from a fellowship-trained spine surgeon. Written for patients, not physicians.
These articles are written to help patients understand their spine conditions and surgical options before their first consultation. They reflect Dr. Enguidanos's philosophy — honest, direct, and always conservative-care-first.
SCOLIOSIS
Most scoliosis curves are monitored, not operated on. Understanding when surgery becomes the right answer — and what the decision depends on.
Read Article →REVISION SURGERY
Hardware failure after spinal fusion is more common than most patients are told. Knowing what to look for can make the difference between early intervention and a more complex revision.
Read Article →DEGENERATIVE
Adjacent segment disease is one of the most common long-term complications of spinal fusion. Understanding what it is — and what to do about it — starts here.
Read Article →MINIMALLY INVASIVE
Both achieve the same clinical goals. The difference is in how you get there — and what recovery looks like on the other side.
Read Article →PATIENT GUIDE
Not all spine surgeons are trained the same way. Here is what to look for — and what questions to ask — before you commit to a surgical recommendation.
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