SurGenTec® secures FDA clearance for the ION-C™ Facet Fixation System. SurGenTec® secures FDA clearance for the ION-C™ Facet Fixation System. ION-C™ was developed to address well-known challenges ...

The type of back surgery you may need depends on what’s causing your back pain. Procedures that treat compression of the spinal cord, such as laminectomy and spinal fusion, are among the most common ...

Cervical degenerative disc disease occurs when the functional spinal unit breaks down. It can lead to disabling pain and neurological dysfunction, particularly when spinal nerves or the spinal cord is ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

FRANKLIN -- A groundbreaking clinical trial on lower back pain could lead to relief for hundreds of thousands of people. It's a 25-minute surgery that's already changing lives. Jen Christianson These ...

Triple fusion neck surgery, or three-level cervical fusion, is a major surgical procedure that addresses certain neck issues. It involves fusing multiple vertebrae in the cervical spine, eliminating ...

Joint fusion surgery involves fusing two or more bones to grow into one larger bone. Doctors may recommend it for people with severe joint pain or instability. Severe joint pain can occur due to ...