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A neurosurgery nurse since 2015, Christina Rankin, RN, cares for post-surgical patients on an inpatient spine floor. She moved to the specialty after working in medical-surgical care. Rankin earned her BSN from the University of Connecticut.

How Much Drainage Is Normal After Back Surgery?Procedures
Does Wearing a Back Brace Help Spinal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
How Long Will I Need Pain Medication After Spinal Fusion?Drugs
Can a Fall Cause Spinal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
Can You Drive With Spinal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
What If an Epidural Steroid Injection Doesn’t Work?Procedures
Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Neuropathy in Feet?Brain & Nerves
How Long Do Muscle Spasms Last After Back Surgery?Bones & Muscles
What Is Degenerative Spine Disease: Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
Can a Spinal Fusion Break? Causes and Signs of Failure Bones & Muscles
Is Laminectomy the Same as Decompression?Procedures
What Can I Eat After ACDF Surgery?Procedures
Can Cervical Stenosis Cause Ear and Jaw Pain?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Signs That Your Cervical Fusion Is Failing?Bones & Muscles
Is Pilates Good for Spinal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
Spinal Stenosis and Bowel Movements: What’s the Connection?Bones & Muscles
Can Spinal Scar Tissue Be Removed?Bones & Muscles
How Serious Is Spinal Stenosis? When to Worry Bones & Muscles
Does Cervical Stenosis Cause Dizziness and Other Symptoms?Brain & Nerves
What Is the Treatment for Bone Spurs in the Neck?Bones & Muscles
How Bad Is the Pain After a Laminectomy?Bones & Muscles
What Is Grade 1 Anterolisthesis? Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
What Is Severe Left Foraminal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
Can Spinal Fusion Cause Bowel Problems?Bones & Muscles
Can Spinal Stenosis Be Reversed and Cured?Bones & Muscles
How Soon Can You Climb Stairs After Back Surgery?Procedures
Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Shaky Hands?Bones & Muscles
What Should You Avoid Doing If You Have Spinal Stenosis?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Permanent Restrictions After Neck Fusion?Bones & Muscles
Neurogenic Claudication Surgery: Procedures & What to Expect Procedures