When physical therapy and drugs fail to relieve back or neck pain, patients often turn to spinal fusion surgery as a last resort, but two new studies show that in certain situations, especially when ...

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 ...

DEBORAH: AND TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT SURGERY. IT CAN CAUSE TERRIBLE PAIN AND NERVE PAIN GOING DOWN THE ARM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CHARLES EDWARDS II, SAYS ...

A common cause for missed days at work or a trip to the emergency room is the intense back and leg pain that comes from a pinched nerve in the lower back. How does this happen? What are the treatment ...

Chris Carson is having a cervical-fusion surgery in his neck with a good prognosis for him returning to play with the Seahawks next season. Coach Pete Carroll gave those details Monday, while stating ...

TriasMD, parent company of the DISC Surgery Centers, announced today that DISC Surgery Center at Tarzana is now open and ready to serve the San Fernando Valley. With a focus on advanced spine, joint, ...

Jeff A. is typical of the many patients who come to NJ Spine & Orthopedic after being told that disc-fusion surgery is their only option for the pain and other problems caused by a herniated cervical ...

On the day of his neck surgery, Nov. 12, 2021, Jack Eichel walked into the Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic alone. Due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time, Eichel could not be accompanied by family ...

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 28: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a faceoff against the Philadelphia Flyers during an NHL game on February 28, 2021 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

What to Expect When Undergoing Microdiscectomy Surgery ...