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Surgeon recommendation for spinal fusion may not improve outcomes vs. decompression alone
Results showed treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis in agreement with surgeon recommendations to perform decompression with fusion may not be associated with improved outcomes compared with standard treatment of decompression alone.
What to know about a slipped disk in the back
A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing pain that can last weeks or months.
Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is an innovative minimally invasive therapy for patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The genicular arteries have several branches that form a network around the knee joint.
What is a foraminotomy?
A foraminotomy is a surgical procedure to widen a narrowed space in the spine. This can relieve pressure on the spinal nerves that pass through the spaces in the spine. Recovery may involve pain and limitations in movement.
What to know about a herniated disk in the lower back
A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity.
