Lumbar total disc replacement patients tended to have more facet injections following surgery compared to those having anterolateral lumbar interbody fusion, according to a study published in the ...

A potential overreliance on new technology, the lack of standardization and long-term data and underappreciation of global spinal alignment are three of the most overlooked issues in spine care and ...

The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF) has been asked to review the scientific literature on the safety and efficacy of artificial spinal disc replacement for the treatment of neck pain ...

For many patients the only option currently available is invasive back surgery, usually spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement, is unacceptable. Surgery like this can lead to more problems ...