Dr. Alex Hughes is a spinal surgeon at HSS and Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical School. Dr. Hughes has a background in biomedical engineering and approaches each ...
A herniated lumbar disc can push on spinal nerves and cause severe, shooting leg pain, numbness and/or weakness. A percutaneous disc removal (PDR) can remove a portion of the herniated disc that is ...
Healthgrades identified the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2025, recognizing facilities with superior patient outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture ...
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 ...
Learn about recovery timelines, rehab and therapies, dos and don'ts, and other tips for healing and preventing complications. Recovery begins as soon as your procedure is over. Learn about dos and don ...
Scientists reviewing the findings from over 3,000 studies say they have uncovered a surprising correlation between patients listening to music and recovery rates from surgery. Led by researchers from ...
Recovery from any orthopedic surgery often requires work on your part. You want to ensure it heals correctly, and you may need physical therapy. Learn how to make the most of the healing process.