For some patients born with a certain skull abnormality, unexpectedly early cognitive decline and symptoms of depression and anxiety may be corrected with a brain surgery, report University of ...

With back surgery in the rearview mirror, Brewers star Christian Yelich left no question about his outlook as he reported for the start of his eighth season with the team. “I don't see any reason why ...

Michael Markmiller was in excruciating pain for years. The 53-year-old couldn’t walk more than 100 meters without his legs ...

Despite trying non-surgical treatments, Taylor ultimately underwent a Lower Lumbar Discectomy Surgery to alleviate the pressure on his sciatic nerve. To view our latest e-Edition click the image ...

Background: Spinal surgery is increasingly being done in the outpatient setting. We reviewed our experience with inpatient and outpatient single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with ...

Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services has become the first program in Upstate New York to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery. The Joint Commission conferred ...

A new spinal surgery technique is now available to NHS Greater Glasgow ... The procedure, called endoscopic lumbar discectomy, involves making an incision as small as 8mm wide, and using an endoscope ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

Advances in surgical techniques, such as my microdiscectomy, have made a remarkable difference. While spinal surgery isn’t the first-choice treatment for everyone with back pain, if it begins to ...

Stryker has agreed to sell its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers to create a newly formed company called VB Spine. The medical technology company said Tuesday the New York City ...

A woman spent three months in hospital with severe complications from spinal fusion surgery to treat lower back pain, costing her insurer $343,950. A further 13 claims related to complications ...

The first surgery that Simmons had was a microdiscectomy, a procedure to remove a small fragment of a herniated disc, following the conclusion of the 2021-22 season after he hurt his back trying to ...