This body of work aims to enhance the understanding of how to achieve optimal results in AIS surgery ... techniques used during posterior spinal fusion for AIS, including in situ bending, rod ...

Nancy desperately needed a hip replacement, but there was a problem: Her doctor said he wouldn’t perform the procedure unless she quit smoking. Though she was a little taken aback, Nancy buckled ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two 510 (k) clearances for implants which restore the integrity of ...

Just six months after complete thoracic spinal fusion surgery, I pulled it off. I couldn’t stop smiling. It was a true victory, rivaling my proudest wins in competition-my crash couldn’t stop me after ...

A new ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court closes a legal loophole, covering more insurance claims for workers injured on the ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

The advancements in total disc replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery pose strong opportunities for the specialty amid ongoing healthcare challenges, ...

Spine navigation, robotics and endoscopic tools are three areas that have seen significant growth within the specialty.

Cruz Beckham's older girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, revealed she's still in pain as she discussed her spinal surgery ... for advice after getting a spinal fusion. She wrote over a photo of her ...

Joseph Sabik III, MD, named president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for 2025 term. Learn more about his background and leadership history here.

This is because they carry a larger load transmitted from the top of the head down to the lower spine. Another reason why the lumbar bones are larger than the cervical and thoracic vertebrae is ...