From findings on prior authorization delays in spine patients to new insights on pediatric spine care, here are seven key studies to know so far in 2026. 1. Carlsmed’s aprevo implant for lumbar spine ...

The section of spinal neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a well-established and expanding service of the Department of Neurosurgery under Chair, James M. Markert, M.D. Led by ...

UCSF’s neurological surgery and orthopaedic surgery departments have earned the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. UCSF Health is one of only five hospitals in California to ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. Tiffany Bruce spends every day, all day, thinking about pain. Her own, yes, ...

He’s in the pre-op room at Roger Williams Hospital, about to undergo major back surgery. The operation will be next to the spinal cord, and his thoughts dwell on the risks. Could a slip cause ...

Several types of back surgery can help reduce back pain. Common procedures include spinal fusion, discectomy, and disk replacement. Recovery times may depend on the extent of the procedure. Share on ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...

People with chronic back pain may turn to spinal cord stimulation to ease their pain, but a Cochrane Review found no sustained benefits to the surgery that outweigh the costs and risks. Spinal cord ...

A top spine surgeon will always evaluate your medical needs and work with you to achieve optimum results. Courtesy of Tiffany Hafler Spine surgery is one of the most complex types of surgery, given ...