If bony degeneration has progressed to the point of instability of the spine, then stabilization by spinal fusion is needed. This surgery connects two more bones in the spine, fusing adjacent ...

Most commonly, radiculopathy is caused by a herniated disc, overgrown or arthritic joints or instability of the vertebral column (spondylolisthesis). Other causes of radiculopathy include spinal ...

In this review of arguments for or against choosing a specific type of treatment for a patient with lumbar spinal stenosis nine randomized trials (RCTs) were appraised. The main argument for ...

Doctors can use MRI to examine a person’s lower spine, lumbar region, and surrounding tissues. MRI of the spine can show spinal alignment, lumbar disk herniation, inflammation, and more.

Prehabilitation interventions may provide modest reductions in pain, disability, and health care costs, however, certainty of evidence was suboptimal.

Surgical intervention: Severe spinal cord compression or instability may require procedures like decompression surgery, spinal fusion, or disc replacement to restore stability and function.

We treat all diseases of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including: We take pride in carefully evaluating our patients and helping them determine whether surgery is their best option. We also ...