Symptomatic herniation (prolapse) of a lumbar intravertebral disc is a common cause of chronic low back pain and sciatica. Disc herniation is a result of the protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through ...

The boon in minimally invasive surgery has made the once-frightening prospect of back surgery a much friendlier idea for those who know the misery of constant back trouble. And in some cases, patients ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is a new quick and easy procedure is for patients who have back and leg pain from a herniated disc. Now, instead of traditional surgery to repair the spine, Penn Medicine is ...

Degenerative cervical disc disease may present with symptoms of pain and stiffness in the neck, and pain, paraesthesia, numbness or weakness of the limbs. Conservative treatment options include rest, ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back pain, inflammation, and weakness caused by a herniated disc can prevent you from being an active participant in your own life. Spinal ...

We report a successful extensive transoral anterior decompression for an elderly patient with myelopathy and occipitalgia due to severe atlantoaxial vertical subluxation and posterior subluxation of ...