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, ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

The diagnosis of a spinal cord tumor rightfully terrifies our patients, but it’s not just the tumor they worry about. They ...

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 ...

The DUET™ Spinal Fixation System is a posterior, minimally invasive stabilization system designed to improve patient experience while enhancing fusion strength. It eliminates known failure mechanisms ...

Laser Spine Institute, based in Tampa, Fla., has launched two new surgical procedures to meet the needs of patients with back pain: RegenaDISC® and Minimally Invasive Stabilization. The two procedures ...

Spinal metastases can cause disabling pain and neurological deterioration and have historically been treated with palliative intent and conventional external beam radiotherapy (cEBRT). A fundamental ...

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery Wednesday night, the team announced Thursday. Statement from UPMC Neurosurgeons & # ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered manufacturers of certain types of pedicle screw systems, called dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to collect ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent surgery on Wednesday night to stabilize his spine. The team announced Thursday Drs. David Okonkwo and Joseph Maroon performed ...

Surgical treatments for spinal stenosis include laminectomy, discectomy, and spinal fusion. A doctor may recommend surgery for spinal stenosis in severe cases or if nonsurgical methods do not help ...