As spine surgery continues to evolve with technological advances and a push toward value-based care, more procedures are ...

Lumbar disc herniation refers to the condition in which one of the discs in the lower back (lumbar spine) protrudes or ruptures. The lumbar spine consists of a stack of bones called vertebrae ...

Question: What new procedure do you expect to be the most gamechanging? Scott Blumenthal, MD. Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute (Plano): Revision to a cervical disc replacement: ...

Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, according to a study in the April 2025 issue of The Spine Journal. Researchers ...

For individuals suffering from chronic neck or back injuries, Dr. Michael R. Wheeler, MD, is the go-to spine doctor in Dallas for cutting-edge treatment options. Patients interested in learning more ...

Field has specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery and motion-sparing technologies, such as cervical and lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement, as well as non-fusion stabilization ...

Prosser Memorial Health has established a new Spine Center for patients who now travel to Portland or Seattle.

Objectives Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc ... with lumbar disc herniation in a routine clinical setting. Methods A prospective ...

Disks are the round cushions that sit between the bones of your spine (vertebrae). They act like shock absorbers, and let you bend and move without your bones rubbing together. When one of the ...

The best mattresses prioritize lumbar support with ergonomic designs that target the lower back and contouring materials that maintain the spine's natural ‘S’ shape. If your current mattress ...