From clinical outcomes to costs, here are the key discoveries in spine surgery this year: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid ...

Becker’s reported on four spine surgery debuts in December. 1. Frank Fumich, MD, of the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio in Lima, performed the region’s first two-level cervical disc replacement using ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

If you or a loved one are experiencing issues like spinal stenosis or an impacted disk, you may be considering spinal surgery. This may seem like a complicated operation with a very long recovery time ...

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery that treats compression of the spinal cord in your lower back. The surgery involves removing all or part of your vertebra called the lamina. The lamina is the part of ...

Surgery is an option for many conditions that cause chronic back pain, but not everyone has to go that route for symptom relief. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why back surgery should be avoided ...

Frankie Grande is on the mend after undergoing spinal surgery. On Monday, Dec. 22, the Big Brother alum, 42, posted a selfie ...

Frankie Grande is on the mend after undergoing cervical spine surgery. “Wink if you’re freshly repaired 😉👅,” the Big ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

A top spine surgeon will always evaluate your medical needs and work with you to achieve optimum results. Courtesy of Tiffany Hafler Spine surgery is one of the most complex types of surgery, given ...