For decades, spinal fusion has been one of the most common surgical solutions for degenerative disc disease. The procedure remains effective for many patients, but spine surgeons are increasingly ...
Decades ago, back operations involved long surgeries, lengthy recoveries and extended hospital stays. Open spine surgeries often comprised of large incisions, leading to post-operative pain and long ...
Presentation explored motion-restoring alternatives for select patients with persistent pain or pseudoarthrosis ...
According to the North American Community Hub Statistics (NCHstats), back pain affects four in every five people in the United States. The discomfort and loss of mobility that it causes result in 264 ...
Synergy Disc® presentation showcased statistically superior IDE trial outcomes, restoration of cervical lordosis, and ...
When Texas Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison underwent spinal fusion surgery in June, some feared the 29-year-old would never ...
Spine surgery continues to evolve through advances in minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted technologies, motion-preserving treatments and complex deformity correction. Across the country, a ...
Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...
Persistent spinal pain after surgery (PSPS), which was formerly called "failed back surgery syndrome," is a difficult ...