If you or a loved one are experiencing issues like spinal stenosis or an impacted disk, you may be considering spinal surgery. This may seem like a complicated operation with a very long recovery time ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

From navigation systems to hardware, here are nine spine technologies earning FDA certifications and clearances since Jan. 19. 1. Cresco Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its spring distraction ...

For almost two years, Raleigh has been home to a center offering some of the most innovative surgery techniques in the state: Raleigh Neurosurgical & Spine Surgery Center. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

A new type of spine fusion promises a shorter recovery and less scarring for the tens of thousands of Americans who undergo surgery to alleviate lower back pain each year. Billy Lucas, 51, has ...

My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what’s causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...