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It’s a Bad Time to get Sick in America – Chris Kontogianis, M.D.

March 29, 2021 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

A parallel to the Atlanta medical landscape. Yes or No? I applaud this physician.

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Georgia Top Doctor: We Did it Again!

January 1, 2021 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

I have to thank my staff for making it possible to have a practice and the citizens and referring doctors of Gwinnett County and surrounding areas of North Atlanta for trusting me with their spine and neurosurgery care.

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Hair Loss After Surgery Explained

November 28, 2020 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

Not too long ago I was asked by a patient if the hair loss they noticed could be related to their the significant spinal fusion surgery they recently had. The short answer is yes: The stress of recovering from surgery can cause our bodies shunt nutrients to our heart, lungs, muscles and other vital organs. As a result, hair may be weakened. See the details in this article by an Orange County plastic surgeon: https://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/

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Treat Sciatica at Home

November 16, 2020 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

Are you looking to treat your sciatica flare-ups from home? Click the article below by SpineUniverse to learn how you can curb your sciatica pain while staying in the comfort of your own home! If your pain persists or is too much to handle, don’t hesitate to visit Apex Spine and Neurosurgery.

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You don’t have to take my word for it, you can ask my patients! (Part 2)

November 10, 2020 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

Diagnosis: Stenosis, spondylolisthesis

Path to treatment: Medications, physical therapy

Procedure overview: ALIF L5-S1

Life now: “Recovery was a pain in the back,” Lee said laughingly. He had to wear a brace for a while, and sitting was definitely uncomfortable at first. Staying cognizant of the possibility of chemical dependence, Lee only took strong pain medications for the first five days. After that he managed with ibuprofen and rest. These days, Lee is happily back to golfing and working out every day, and has earned the nickname “bionic man” from his family. Lee summed up his journey simply, “the pain before was life altering for me, but now I have zero issues.”

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You don’t have to take my word for it, you can ask my patients!

November 10, 2020 by Robert Ayer, MD, FAANS Leave a Comment

Diagnosis: Degenerative disc disease (DDD), scoliosis

Path to treatment: Physical therapy, medications, chiropractic care, injections, nerve ablation

Procedure overview: XLIF, PSF L3-L5

Life now: “When I woke up from surgery, I could tell he had fixed my back! That aggravating pain I’d had for years was gone,” Cyndi exclaimed. She was walking within hours of her surgery, and was climbing steps the next day, but that first week was still categorized as “rough.” Barely two months post-op, Cyndi and her husband, Bill, celebrated their wedding anniversary with a trip to the beach. They went sailing, had a grand time, and Cyndi reports that she had no pain at all. She even proudly sported her bikini, unashamed of her new scars. These days, Cyndi is back to being unstoppable. She has made some lifestyle modifications – like no jet-skiing – but is back to walking her dogs, taking camping trips, and best of all, feeling normal.

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