The type of back surgery you may need depends on what’s causing your back pain. Procedures that treat compression of the spinal cord, such as laminectomy and spinal fusion, are among the most common ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis — a back condition affecting many older adults — can mean persistent bouts of back pain and a gradual loss of mobility. Patients are increasingly opting for a type of back ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It can cause debilitating pain and numbness in the lower back and legs, and 10% of all Americans ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Results presented here showed high volume facilities and surgeons had lower complication and ...