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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Designed for spinal fusion surgery, Lux is designed to increase the chances of procedural success and provide greater ...
SurGenTec®, a medical device company focused on advancing treatment options for orthopedic and spine surgery, today announced FDA clearance of its ION-Lâ„¢ Lumbar Facet Fixation System. ION-Lâ„¢, part of ...
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 ...
Kyphosis is a spinal condition that can often be treated with physical therapy and pain-relieving medications. But kyphosis can also cause severe spinal curvature and pain, making surgery the best ...