Lauren Matteini, MD, now approaches many cervical spine cases by trying to disqualify the operation she would prefer to perform. The operation is cervical disc replacement. “In my practice now, I’m ...
How do everyday habits affect your spine health? Expert tips on posture and exercises to reduce the risk of a slipped disc ...
From AI patient selection and custom implants to bone health and the freehand-skills debate, here are the 10 themes shaping the next six months for spine surgeons.
TriasMD, the parent company of DISC Surgery Centers in Newport Beach, Calif., named new executive leaders including Lee Levanduski as CEO, Andrew Nice as COO and Mike Lembo as CFO. Mr. Levanduski has ...
Spine surgery is evolving rapidly through advances in minimally invasive techniques, motion-preserving procedures, robotic technology and complex spinal reconstruction. Across the country, spine ...
In this episode of HealthLine on PBS Fort Wayne, host Jennifer Blomquist welcomes Dr. Micah Smith, orthopedic surgeon, for an in-depth discussion on disc replacement and endoscopic spine surgery. Dr.
For most of his life, Phillip Bracket took pride in staying active. The 67-year-old from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was a former competitive rower who valued fitness, discipline and routine. Even after ...
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common clinical spinal disorder, with the L5/S1 segment being a frequently affected site due to its unique anatomical and biomechanical characteristics. Conventional ...
Singer Pink’s cervical disc replacement has drawn wide attention to a procedure that may be directly relevant for anyone living with persistent neck pain, arm tingling or numbness that won’t quit.
Pink rang in 2026 from a hospital bed, sharing on Instagram that she was getting “two new shiny discs in my neck” and that “rock ‘n’ roll is a contact sport.” This appears to be the second time the 46 ...
Golf legend Tiger Woods is making his return to the course with sights on adding another championship to his belt. Woods announced Monday that he would make his return during Match 2 of the Top Golf ...
The procedure replaces small joints in the back of the spine to preserve a patient's full range of motion. The prosthetic device is so new that long-term studies on its durability are not yet ...
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