Landmark biomechanical study shows AxioMed's viscoelastic lumbar disc is the first implant to replicate the natural mechanical behaviors of a human disc, unlocking a new era of motion-preserving spine ...

For patients with disease at multiple spinal levels, surgeons have traditionally faced a binary choice: fuse everything or disc replacement. Ramin Raiszadeh, MD, of San Diego Spine and Brain Institute ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Advancements in disc replacement surgery are revolutionizing spinal care. The latest technology offers new hope for pain relief and mobility. Dr. Patrick Tomak– neurosurgeon ...

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 ...

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 ...

From mounting administrative burdens to fragmented care and volume-driven reimbursement, spine surgeons see mounting pressure on long-standing care models. Eight spine surgeons discussed which parts ...

Some types of neck surgery include cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, and laminectomy. These procedures address a variety of conditions affecting the top part of the ...

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, ...

Sciatica surgeries help reduce pressure on the nerve roots in your spine. There are different types of sciatica surgery available, including disk replacement surgery and spinal fusion. Sciatica ...

While medical procedures are entirely necessary and life-saving, it doesn’t mean they’re painless. In fact even those carried out under general anaesthetic, which is supposed to prevent you from ...