Spinal surgery is often associated with orthopaedic specialists, but neurosurgeons are also qualified to operate on this part ...

A laminoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves opening a section of the lamina, a bony structure that sits on top of the spinal canal.

Indicators of a response to radiation therapy include pain relief and a return to baseline function or improved function. Patients may experience some relief of symptoms within a few days after ...

TORONTO – Timing appears to be everything when it comes to surgery to help people who have suffered an upper spinal cord injury that can lead to quadriplegia, researchers say. A Canadian-U.S. study of ...

A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss with patients considering ...

Cervical and thoracic myelopathies, often resulting from degenerative spinal changes, present significant challenges in ...

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NEW YORK — Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1 1/2 years. The team said Thursday that ...

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Implants, an innovative medical technology company developing next-generation implants for spinal injuries, today announced it has ...