What is degenerative disc disease? All of us have a breakdown, or deterioration, of our joints as we age. This is also true of our spinal discs, which act as shock absorbers for our body’s back. More ...

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs in their spine. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, completed Arthrex's ...

If you have been told you need fusion surgery to alleviate your back and neck pain, consider seeing a spine surgeon who specializes in Artificial Disc Replacement—a potentially life-changing ...

These parts of the spine include: Each region of the spine has a directional curve associated with it. The lumbar spine has a slight forward curve called a lordotic curve. This curve helps keep the ...

Becker's invites all spine surgeon and specialist responses. Michael Dorsi, DISC Sports & Spine Center (Marina Del Rey, Calif.): When we think of the cost-effectiveness of treatment, we must consider ...

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The most common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis is changes in your spine that occur as you age. As your body ages, its soft tissues thicken, spinal discs and other joints can slowly wear down, or you ...

The platform is designed to help physicians distinguish between painful and nonpainful discs in the lumbar spine by quantifying chemical biomarkers associated with disc pain. According to ...