Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanism by which posterior spinal fixation, a technique that fixes the infected vertebrae by sandwiching them between normal vertebrae, ...

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 ...

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of spine care. If you would like to nominate a physician, please email seydis@beckershealthcare.com. This roundup was compiled by the Becker’s ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

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Patients and physicians are frequently making illogical and risky decisions regarding spine surgery. I have watched this phenomenon steadily worsen for over 30 years. One of the core problems is that ...