Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A systematic review showed poor bone density, multilevel surgery and use of narrow and tall cages may lead to ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DePuy Synthes has signed an agreement with Expanding Innovations Inc. to distribute its expandable lumbar cage ...

First U.S. commercial cases establish LimiFlex as an outpatient, motion-preserving stabilization option SAN CARLOS, CA ...

One metal cage at L3-L4 and one metal cage at L4-L5 intervertebral space is reported with CPT +22851 x 2 as an add-on code to the main procedure performed. Coding tip: Some carriers may require a ...

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery that treats compression of the spinal cord in your lower back. The surgery involves removing all or part of your vertebra called the lamina. The lamina is the part of ...

The treatment of chronic sciatica caused by herniation of a lumbar disk has not been well studied in comparison with acute disk herniation. Data are needed on whether diskectomy or a conservative ...

Tiger Woods announced Saturday that he has another surgery on his back. The 15-time major champion posted on social media that he underwent an L4-L5 disc replacement surgery on his lumbar spine. The ...