Most patients stand up and walk shortly after surgery and return home the same day, said Glivar, who is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

When Jonathan Baskin, MD, began his neurosurgical career nearly 25 years ago, spinal fusion was used more selectively for degenerative conditions. Today, increasingly sophisticated technology has made ...

With decades of experience using minimally invasive surgical techniques to correct spinal issues Juan Bartolomei, MD, assistant professor for neurosurgery, explains the evolution of the practice and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

As more spine procedures move into ASCs, a financial divide is taking shape: Who captures the revenue from routine outpatient procedures, and who bears the cost of the complex cases that remain in ...

Back pain, slipped discs, and sciatica are becoming increasingly common. Factors such as sitting for long hours, improper ...

Newswise — After years of disabling back pain, a young New Jersey mom finally got her life back thanks to an innovative nonsurgical procedure called basivertebral nerve ablation at Hospital for ...

The Rise of Spine Issues and Surgical Solutions Back pain, herniated discs, and sciatica are increasingly prevalent conditions. Factors such as prolonged sitting, poor posture, and various spinal ...