Aug
13
Meet Frank An active 62-year-old who partners with his care team to find lasting relief from chronic back pain

Frank was referred to Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates five years ago by his chiropractor due to recurrent lower back pain and stiffness. Seeking relief, he met with physiatrist  Andrew Sumich, MD, who would ultimately play a significant role in his healthcare journey.

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Jul
31
Meet Susan: How a Scoliosis Correction Surgery Transformed Her Quality of Life

Susan was riddled with pain and limitations on a daily basis due to her scoliosis. Even a simple walk around the block or sitting in a chair proved agonizing, with her ribs pressing uncomfortably against her hip bones. Initially planning to undergo surgery at another practice, she decided to seek a second opinion from Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates. 

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Jul
12
Meet Alexis: An Expectant Mom with a Pituitary Gland Tumor Receive Collaborative and Timely Intervention

At Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates (CNSA), our physicians collaborate with specialists across a variety of specialties. In this case, the collaboration was with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) specialists for a patient who was on the cusp of motherhood. 

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Jun
21
Meet Amanda, who faces being diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation.

An active mom, Spanish teacher, and competitive runner shares her story of an unexpected diagnosis of a Chiari Malformation.

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Apr
16
Meet Kaylin: Thankful for a Second Chance at Life After a Brain Injury

Over 17 years after suffering a traumatic brain injury, Kaylin and her family are reunited to thank CNSA neurosurgeon Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, FACS, for saving her life. Kaylin and her family faced an unimaginable, tragic event, but defied all odds and experienced a remarkable recovery thanks to timely surgical intervention, strength, and perseverance. 

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Feb
28
Meet Stephanie & Alessia: A story of a mother's passion for improving her daughter's quality of life with Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES)

A story of a mother's passion for improving her daughter's quality of life with Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES)

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Kamal at CrossFit
Feb
16
Meet Kamal, a CrossFit athlete who found his way back to an active lifestyle after a long, painful journey.

With the help of the team at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, a CrossFit athlete found his way back to an active lifestyle after a long, painful journey. 

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Feb
07
Meet Traci, who shares her success story after spine surgery at 49!

When Traci was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis, a condition in the lower back that occurs when a spinal vertebra slips out of place and leads to lower back pain, she was hesitant about getting surgery to fix the condition.

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