Undergoing spine surgery is often a tough decision, especially for active adults who do not want to lose the ability to be on the move for an extended period of time after the surgery. Thankfully, ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Neural foraminal stenosis occurs when the space a spinal nerve ...

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, ...

Second only to the common cold as the most-cited reason for lost work productivity, back pain is an all too familiar misery that will affect most people during their lifetime. Why does just about ...

If you’ve ever stared down a tubercular spine wondering, “Do I really need to crack this chest, mobilize this aorta, and drop in an ACR (anterior column reconstruction), or can I get away with some ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways A facetectomy removes part of the vertebrae to relieve pain.The surgery is for people who have tried other treatments like physical therapy.It's ...

She also underwent two other surgeries to remove a tumor pressing on her brain stem TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A first-of-its-kind surgery has gone through a young woman's eye socket to ...