Motion preservation has gone from a niche concept to one of the biggest shifts in spine surgery. As artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive techniques and other fusion alternatives continue to ...

Diagnosed with scoliosis at 5, Gwen Stine, now 12, faced a daunting surgery. Discover how a hybrid approach transformed her ...

Advances in minimally invasive techniques, robotic technology, motion-preserving procedures and complex spinal reconstruction are transforming spine care. Across the country, orthopedic spine surgeons ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

Surgical treatments for spinal stenosis include laminectomy, discectomy, and spinal fusion. A doctor may recommend surgery for spinal stenosis in severe cases or if nonsurgical methods do not help ...

Kyphosis is a spinal condition that can often be treated with physical therapy and pain-relieving medications. But kyphosis can also cause severe spinal curvature and pain, making surgery the best ...