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, ...

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 ...

Chronic back pain can severely impact daily life, limiting mobility and diminishing quality of life. Many patients hesitate to consider surgery, fearing its effectiveness or the potential risks ...

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, ...

As the spine surgery landscape shifts, so does the workforce needs at spine practices. Evolving complexities in both spine care and billing needs have created gaps where crucial roles are harder to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 1.2 million spinal surgeries are performed nationally each year. But sometimes the pain ...

Spine surgery is rapidly evolving as minimally invasive procedures, robotics, motion-preserving implants and AI-driven technologies transform how complex spinal conditions are treated.  Across the ...

Surgeons who perform a type of spinal surgery for scoliosis, which the FDA approved in 2019, say insurance companies aren’t aligning their policies with the latest medical research. Anne Marie ...

Surgeons use a bony projection at the back of each vertebra called the spinous process to check the robot’s accuracy, laying ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Back problems are among patients’ most frequent complaints to their doctors. According to a national health survey, 8% of all adults experience persistent or chronic back pain ...

Whether you are experiencing lower back pain or leg numbness, or if you have a painful herniated disc, there is an “ultra minimally invasive” spine surgery option that uses even smaller incisions that ...

Leading spine societies have issued a powerful new consensus statement urging insurers to reimburse for interbody devices in ...