David Chang

Falls are a leading cause of spine injury among older individuals, but younger populations aren’t immune from falls either. Whether it’s from losing your balance or missing a step while walking down the stairs, a fall injury can quickly take a… Read More »5 Ways To Prevent Spine Injuries From Falls

Exciting research suggests that weekly training with brain-machine interface (BMI) technology may be able to re-engage some previously injured spinal cord nerves that led to lower-limb paralysis. Even more fascinating is that the research has shown promise in patients who have been… Read More »Re-engaging Injured Spinal Cord Nerves – The Future of Spinal Paralysis Care?

New research out of UCLA suggests that individuals who suffer from a traumatic brain injury that results in a loss of consciousness may be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. More than 1.3 million Americans visit the… Read More »Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

The prospect of spine surgery can seem daunting, and odds are you have a few questions or concerns. It’s perfectly normal to feel a little uneasy about your spine operation, but our job as surgeons is to help put your… Read More »5 Common Spine Surgery Concerns – And Why They Aren’t A Big Deal

New research from across the pond suggests that our spinal discs are impacted by our circadian rhythm, and if our sleep schedule gets out of whack, back pain can flare up. More than 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain… Read More »Spine Pain and Our Body Clock

You’ve undergone spinal fusion surgery, and now you’re curious about your recovery and rehab. The goal of rehab is to allow the fusion to stabilize and then to restore strength to the spinal column and your back. In an effort… Read More »Recovering After Spinal Fusion Surgery

Neuroimaging allows us to see inside the human brain, and researchers say the technique and a new understanding of certain biomarkers may help predict which patients have a better chance of recovery after a mild traumatic brain injury. The findings suggest… Read More »Neuroimaging Could Help Assess Recovery Likelihood After TBI

A new study out of the Medical College of Wisconsin suggests that collectively, we’re doing a better job of treating and managing concussions in high school athletes than we were just a few decades ago. The study in question examined… Read More »Concussion Management For Young Athletes is Improving

As the name implies, traumatic brain injuries are forceful and severe blows to the head that traumatize the brain. A brain injury is much more complex than injuries to other areas of the body because the brain is your central… Read More »5 Brain Functions Impacted By Traumatic Brain Injuries

People often throw out the terms “bulging disc” and “herniated disc” interchangeably, but it’s important to realize that these are actually two different types of conditions with varying types of treatments. Today, we explain what distinguishes a bulging disc from… Read More »The Difference Between Bulging and Herniated Discs