Expert Cervical Disc Surgeon

Dr. Stachniak is a teaching physician on the faculty at Medtronic. Dr. Stachniak has been the primary investigator in several FDA research projects including an Artificial Cervical Disc Study, Prestige ST and a Trial Study on Bone Morphogenic Protein for Fusions. Dr. Stachniak participates in these studies to further advance spinal care in patients.

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Cervical Disc Neurosurgeon Plano TX Talks Degenerative Disc Disease

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May 10, 2016

The pain in your neck has become so severe you’ve decided to enlist the help of a cervical disc neurosurgeon Plano TX, who diagnosed you with degenerative disc disease. Although the name of this condition sounds quite frightening, it may not be as scary as it seems. Knowing exactly what you are facing and the ... read more


Cervical Disc Neurosurgeon Plano TX: Herniated Discs

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May 3, 2016

One condition that may bring you to a cervical disc neurosurgeon Plano TX is the dreaded herniated disc. Herniated discs (also referred to as ruptured or bulging discs) range in severity, and you may experience symptoms that can start to subside after 2-3 days, or you may be in for a 6-week recovery. Here is ... read more


Back Surgeon Plano TX: What You Didn't Know About The Lumbar Region

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April 26, 2016

A back surgeon Plano TX once said that if you want to get a good concept of the lumbar region, you need to visualize the game "Jenga." In Jenga, of course, the blocks on the lower third of the tower support all of the blocks above them. Your lumbar region is that lower third. It's ... read more


Neurosurgeon Plano TX: Basics of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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April 26, 2016

For a neurosurgeon Plano TX, concussions are a topic of regular conversation. Texas is a "football state," and as such, we probably see a higher number of concussions than many others. One topic that has been circulating around the football world lately is chronic traumatic encephalopathy---a degenerative brain disease rearing its ugly head in NFL headlines. With so many ... read more


What to Expect Post-Surgery When Replacing Artificial Cervical Discs

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April 26, 2016

If you are looking into artificial cervical discs, then you definitely have a lot of questions. You want to know everything about the procedure, recovery, and risks before you enter into surgery. Toward that end, consider the following primer on what to expect post-surgery when you get an artificial cervical disc. In the time just ... read more


Expert Cervical Disc Surgeons Have Come a Long Way Since Spinal Fusion

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April 19, 2016

Disc degeneration has kept expert cervical disc surgeons busy since the profession was invented, but the way we treat such ailments has taken a drastic turn for the better. While the way we abuse (or don't abuse) our bodies certainly plays a significant role in how our cervical discs hold up---let's hope you aren't engaging ... read more


Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Can Put a Stop to Back Pain

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April 19, 2016

Living with radiating neck pain, muscle spasms and numbness can lead to a decrease in your daily quality of life. Corticosteroid injections and physical therapy provide relief for some people, but not everyone. When the degeneration or herniation of cervical discs is severe enough that the non-surgical efforts are not working, it might be time ... read more


Minimally Invasive Back Surgery at the Brain & Spine Center of Plano

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April 13, 2016

Having minimally invasive back surgery Plano TX can be very scary. Extended hospital stays don't tend to help. But due to the minimally invasive back surgery techniques that make the Brain and Spine Center of Texas special, many patients go home the same day as their surgery. These procedures include Artificial cervical disc replacement, lumbar ... read more


Back Doctor Plano: Learn the Secret to a Healthy Spine

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April 12, 2016

You’ve heard all of the secrets that will supposedly keep you away from the back doctor Plano. You’ve been told that exercise will keep your back healthy; you’ve been told that correct lifting form will save you from spinal injury, and you’ve be convinced that you need to look at your phone more carefully. You ... read more


Artificial Cervical Discs Plano Texas: Exercise to Combat Back Pain

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April 12, 2016

Artificial cervical discs Plano Texas provide one way to fight back pain, and did you know that you might also be able to regulate your chronic back pain by exercising? Exercising fights stress, pain, and so many other problems. The act of exercising itself helps with chronic back pain, but it all starts with endorphins. ... read more


“Thank you so much for your wonderful care and expertise on the surgery you performed on me last August. I went skiing (Black Diamonds) twice this winter, played racquetball and am planning a great summer water skiing this year! Thanks so much.” - Pat

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