or rods. This prevents movement that irritates or inflames the spinal nerves. The surgery usually takes 3-6 hours. As with laminectomy, you’ll stay in the hospital for 2-3 days. You may wear a ...

A revolutionary spinal fusion surgery is being developed in Southwest Florida, offering an alternative to traditional procedures that require rods and screws. Ana Algner, a patient struggling with ...

Two of the top 10 largest medtech companies will partner together on robotic head and spine procedures, with Medtronic looking to link its surgical ... pitched the ModuLeX rod and modular screw ...

When the tissue heals, it forms a single, straightened bone. The surgeon may also attach a metal rod to the spine after surgery to ensure that the bone remains straight while healing. Most people ...

Spinal stenosis surgery helps to reopen your spinal canal, the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and other nerves. A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows ...

He had surgery at 7 years old to attempt to put rods in his spine but surgeons found his bones were too soft and couldn't support the titanium pieces. Then, doctors recommended a brace but what ...

They also vary by type of surgery. Part of your surgeon's job is to identify potential problems. So talk it over before you head to the OR. Each type comes with its own risks and benefits. Spinal ...

Princess Eugenie has said she "couldn't get out of bed or do anything for myself" while recovering after scoliosis surgery as ...