For patients with spinal stenosis, operative treatment is associated with a lower risk of death and lower costs over two years, compared with nonoperative treatment, suggests a study in the February ...

Post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS) is lingering pain of unknown origin after spinal surgery, affecting about 20% of people who undergo a laminectomy. The exact cause is unknown, but it may happen because ...

A retrospective study of 168 patients found that lower preoperative longus colli functional cross-sectional area at C5–C6 was ...

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, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Telehealth physical activity after laminectomy with or without fusion yielded more physical activity per day vs.

A retrospective study of 67 patients found endoscopic biportal lumbar fusion produced less blood loss and shorter hospital ...

Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor. Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back ...