Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

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, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I know ...

Several types of back surgery can help reduce back pain. Common procedures include spinal fusion, discectomy, and disk replacement. Recovery times may depend on the extent of the procedure. Share on ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A herniated disc can cause a pinched nerve, which leads to pain and weakness in your lower back.  A sedentary lifestyle and poor posture can increase your ...

Pardon Dr. Tim Tollestrup’s tunnel vision. The Henderson peripheral nerve surgeon has two fingers inserted into a 53-year-old woman’s left ankle during surgery to correct tarsal tunnel syndrome, the ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

Delaying spine surgery can lead to irreversible damage and permanent disability; early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for recovery.

Advanced Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Surgery at Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur, restores mobility to a patient with cauda equina syndrome.