Surgeons use a bony projection at the back of each vertebra called the spinous process to check the robot’s accuracy, laying ...

Medical errors can have devastating consequences for patients, and one of the most alarming errors is the retention of surgical items in a patient’s body after surgery. Retained surgical items (RSIs) ...

Spinal surgery in 2026 has evolved from open procedures to highly precise, minimally invasive methods supported by robotics, AI, and advanced imaging. Innovations such as ultra-minimally invasive ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ruthless Spine today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the NavJam™ Jamshidi device, and as of today, U.S. Patent ...

We make a skin incision, and this camera goes in here … and, voila,' says surgeon of innovative surgery technique ...

Chronic back pain can severely impact daily life, limiting mobility and diminishing quality of life. Many patients hesitate to consider surgery, fearing its effectiveness or the potential risks ...

Almost all spinal surgery currently performed involves segmental instrumentation, and non-segmental instrumentation is rarely used. The CPT codes for instrumentation vary based on whether the ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Back problems are among patients’ most frequent complaints to their doctors. According to a national health survey, 8% of all adults experience persistent or chronic back pain ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...