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 ...

Study of outcomes—tubular lumbar microdiscectomy vs single-level unilateral biportal endoscopic microdiscectomy.

Findings suggest gut microbiome dysbiosis may influence lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis, impacting inflammation and ...

With the advancement of minimally invasive techniques, percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has become a popular option due to its reduced trauma and faster recovery. However, PELD, while ...

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

Intrinsic Therapeutics earned a Category 1 CPT code from the American Medical Association for bone anchored annular closure, according to an Oct. 24 news releas ...

Inovedis Inc., a cutting-edge medical technology start-up, has announced a major milestone in soft tissue repair with the first U.S. patients receiving treatment using their revolutionary SINEFIXtm ...

Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or tunnel that houses the neural elements (nerves) that travel along the spinal column. The narrowing can be central stenosis (referring to the ...

FEES differs from other percutaneous discectomy procedures in that direct ... Patients should have leg pain more severe than back pain and 6 months of failed conservative therapy.

Unlike the other approaches to lumbar disc surgery ... There are two approaches to laparoscopic discectomy: transperitoneal and retroperitoneal. A. Transperitoneal laparoscopy.

Dr. Mark Prevost II recently performed the first endoscopic lumbar spine surgery at Walker Baptist Medical Center. It's a ...