Savitz [6] performed mini-laminotomies under loupe magnification in 1000 patients over a 10-year period. When these patients were queried as to state of improvement, 92% responded positively and 8 ...

Dr. Madeline Greil is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Utah. She completed her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She then went on ...

Spinal Stenosis Surgery Common surgeries for spinal stenosis include laminectomies (decompression surgery, laminotomies, foraminotomies, and spinal fusion. However, there are also modern surgical ...

Neck surgery is used to treat nerve compression and spinal instability. Here's what you need to know.

Background: Extensive spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an exceptional and threatening condition that requires prompt recognition and proper management to avo ...

Lumbar stenosis is an increasingly common pathological condition that is becoming more frequent with increasing mean life expectancy, with high costs for society. It has many causes, among which ...

Spine surgery will continue to migrate to ASCs as minimally invasive techniques advance and more payers reimburse for spine procedures at outpatient settings.

People who have a herniated disc may need surgery to alleviate pain and other symptoms. Find out here about the different surgical options and their risks, plus the recovery process.