Each year over 300,000 people are affected by a painful and sometimes debilitating condition known as lumbar spinal stenosis. Spinal Stenosis is caused by narrowing of the spinal canal and is ...
A new study from orthopedic researchers at The University of Toledo has found lumbar spinal fusion procedures are far more likely to fail in individuals with diabetes. We've known for a long time that ...
According to the North American Community Hub Statistics (NCHstats), back pain affects four in every five people in the United States. The discomfort and loss of mobility that it causes result in 264 ...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can lead to spinal complications such as spinal fusion and spinal stenosis. Medication and physical therapy are often enough to manage pain, but some people may need ...
While there is limited literature examining the potential connection, a team of orthopedic specialists sought further answers. They ultimately found that patients with a history of cannabis use are ...
Spinal problems refer to diseases or injuries that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis. They cause symptoms that include lower back pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. There are many types ...
Kyphosis is a spinal condition that can often be treated with physical therapy and pain-relieving medications. But kyphosis can also cause severe spinal curvature and pain, making surgery the best ...
February 13, 2023 — The demand for posterior spinal fusion procedures is expected to increase by more than 80% by 2060. The demand will be even greater among older patients, who often need more costly ...