About 20% of people who have spinal surgery may feel pain, known as post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS), afterward. In addition to pain, PLS may cause tingling, weakness, numbness, or stiffness in the ...

Scoliosis is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine. Spinal fusion surgery (SFS) for scoliosis fuses two or more vertebrae together to help straighten the spine and prevent the ...

This is a very common question physical therapists are asked after a patient has started their post-operative rehab for back surgery. As with most things in medicine, the answer is: it depends.

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

People with severe back problems may have a new option for relief. A revolutionary spinal fusion surgery is being developed in Southwest Florida, offering an alternative to traditional procedures that ...

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the publication of new data from a prospective, multicenter ...

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

The global spine surgery devices market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5% by 2027. Key drivers of this growth include the rising demand for minimally ...

Use CPT 63045 for cervical or CPT 63047 for lumbar, with additional levels billed with add-on code +63048 inilateral or bilateral. In this procedure, the physician removes the spinous process. If the ...