Patients who underwent robotic-assisted minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery required significantly less opioid medication during their hospital stay, without increased complications or longer ...

Chronic low back pain represents a leading cause of disability worldwide, arising from degenerative changes, mechanical instability or persistent nociceptive stimuli in the lumbar spine. Lumbar fusion ...

The procedure replaces small joints in the back of the spine to preserve a patient's full range of motion. The prosthetic device is so new that long-term studies on its durability are not yet ...

IntroductionAs we age, many people suffer from lower back pain and numbness in the legs, particularly 'intermittent ...

Joint fusion surgery involves fusing two or more bones to grow into one larger bone. Doctors may recommend it for people with severe joint pain or instability. Severe joint pain can occur due to ...