The foraminotomy procedure is used to relieve the pain related to a compressed spinal nerve. Back pain and radiculopathy (nerve compression symptoms) ...
A laminectomy is a surgery used to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves by removing a portion of the vertebra (spine bone). The lamina is the ...
Spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis and other diseases has many methods and approaches. Surgeons can use the posterior approach (from the back), or ...
Degeneration of the intervertebral discs is called degenerative disc disease (DDD). With this condition, minor injuries and repeated daily stresses ...
The use of pedicle screws to surgically stabilize the spine is increasing in popularity. The percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) procedure is a ...
Interspinous process fusion surgery is a technique used to treat spinal stenosis, which occurs when the nerves passing through a narrowed spinal canal ...
Oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLLIF) is a minimally invasive keyhole procedure used to achieve lumbar vertebrae spine fusion. Unlike other ...
One of the basic components for a spinal fusion surgery is a bone graft. Bone grafts are used to stimulate bone healing and to offer support to the ...
A disc bulge means that at least 50% or more of the disc has pressure on it beyond the natural boundaries. This pressure is usually related to ...