Avala Spine News
PGA Favorite Out for the Season with Back Problems
Golfer – Will Zalatoris says he’s out for the summer after re-injuring his back. In a statement, Zalatoris explained he started feeling “discomfort” and “instability” in the back – and it got worse over time. An MRI showed he re-herniated two discs and underwent back surgery.
Billy Joel’s Brain Disorder, and the Surgery We Offer to Treat It
Billy Joel shocked and concerned fans around the world Friday, with an announcement canceling his shows after a brain disorder diagnosis. The 76-year-old rock star is dealing with the side effects of “Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus” or NPH. It’s when cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the ventricles of the brain and makes them bigger. There is […]
HOLIDAY BACK INJURIES
Hi, I’m Sean Michael Rider, a spine surgeon with AVALA Spine. I am a board-certified orthopedic physician with fellowship training in spine surgery. I am trained in minimally invasive spine surgery which helps me provide patients with smaller incisions, reduced risk of infection, minimized postoperative discomfort, and results in shorter recovery times. I look forward […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT COMMON SPINAL CONCERNS
Hi, I’m Dr. Jared Robichaux, a dedicated spine & neurosurgeon with AVALA Spine. Our patients mean the world to us. When a patient comes to see me or one of my partners, they forever become a part of the AVALA family. When a patient comes to see us, our goal is always to help the […]
AVALA SPINE EXPANDS ACCESS, WELCOMES NEW PARTNER
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA – AVALA Spine welcomes neurosurgeon Dr. Jared M. Robichaux to our highly trained group of spine specialists. Dr. Robichaux’s addition will help AVALA Spine expand and continue to provide high-quality, compassionate care to every patient. Dr. Robichaux is native to Mandeville, Louisiana. In St. Paul’s High School, Dr. Robichaux was drawn to practicing […]
WHAT IS A NEUROSURGEON?
Navigating the world of healthcare can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the various specialists and their roles. You’re not alone if you’ve ever heard of a neurosurgeon and wondered precisely what they do. A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and surgically treating disorders of the nervous system, […]
DISC OF LOUISIANA PARTNERS WITH AVALA TO FORM AVALA SPINE
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA – AVALA is pleased to announce the expansion of its physician partnerships with the addition of AVALA Spine, formerly DISC of Louisiana. DISC of Louisiana has long seen the benefit of its evolution to AVALA Spine, helping to bridge the gap from clinical to surgical care with AVALA. Beginning September 1, 2023, DISC […]
Actress Shailene Woodley won’t let scoliosis get the best of her
Shailene Woodley has starred in blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. She recently made headlines when she announced her engagement to famous quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. She has not let her scoliosis diagnosis keep her from success and happiness. Woodley has been very open about the struggles she faced as a teenager. She was diagnosed with […]
Kurt Cobain says scoliosis got worse from playing the guitar
The front-man for the legendary 90’s rock band “Nirvana” was diagnosed with scoliosis in junior high school. Kurt Cobain’s many mental and physical health struggles were well documented through the early 90’s until his untimely death in 1994. Cobain struggled with chronic stomach problems, psychological troubles and drug abuse, but his growing back pain due […]
Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress highlights scoliosis scars
Princess Eugenie of York was born to one of the most famous families in the world. When she was 12 years old she got some challenging news when she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis. Doctors told her she would need surgery to correct the severe curve in her spine. “There are so many emotions and […]