Implanet’s Swingo anterior cervical cage earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to a March 3 news release. The Swingo cage range includes multiple implant sizes and is made with 3D printing ...

SC MEDICA announces a world first: the successful fully percutaneous, tubeless facet cage arthrodesis using the FFX® ...

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, ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

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 ...

Medical device maker Vertos Medical raked in $26 million on Wednesday in a Series C funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners. The company, which is based in Aliso Viejo, California, develops ...

A Twin Cities surgeon was one of the first in the world to adopt a significantly less invasive procedure meant to replace traditional spinal surgery, and it’s hailed as a “game changer” by a growing ...

A neurosurgeon at Northwell’s Staten Island University Hospital has performed Staten Island’s first Total Posterior Spine System procedure, according to a recent announcement. The procedure is an ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

In the past, traditional surgeries relied on human dexterity and field of vision. Thanks to advancements in technology, robot-assisted surgical procedures are becoming more widely utilized, offering ...

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 ...