The condition can occur in the cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (mid back) or the lumbar spine (lower back). Cervical and lumbar stenosis are the most common forms, with lumbar spinal stenosis ...

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the most commonly used decompressive procedure in the cervical spine and is used for the treatment of single or multiple level disc disease.

This minimally invasive approach uses a much smaller incision than traditional open spinal surgeries and avoids damage to the low back muscles. In some cases, removing part of the herniated disc in a ...

With a law enforcement career spanning more than 20 years, Special Agent Chris Rice of the California Department of Justice ...

The complaint states that Rosner decided to proceed with the surgery in February 2017 despite his knowledge that Bowden previously underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion – which involves an ...

Dr. John Caridi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, especially complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal ...

Oct. 22, 2024 — Realizing a Phase I human clinical trial commencing to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of olfactory cell nerve bridges to treat chronic spinal cord ...

T2-weighted Imaging Hyperintensity and Transcranial Motor-evoked Potentials During Cervical Spine Surgery: Effects of Sevoflurane in 150 Consecutive Cases. A High Immediate Postoperative ...

If you have a lot of neck pain and can’t figure out why, rather than continually trying to get a diagnosis for a cervical spine problem you may want to shift your focus to a nearby area of your ...

Gil, a resident of the Dominican Republic, had struggled with a thoracic disc herniation for 10 years. His herniated disc had calcified, turning to bone, and it pressed on his spinal cord to produce ...