Advances in Spinal Surgery
... Significant advancements have been made in the field of spinal surgery. Today, patients of all ages are benefiting from new technology that allows surgeons to perform complex operations on the spine. ...

Surgical Options for Back Problems
... What common back conditions can be helped by surgery?Two of the more common conditions for which surgery can be helpful are disc herniation ("ruptured disc"/"slipped disc") and spi...

What You Need To Know About Calcitonin Injections
... What is calcitonin? Calcitonin is a natural hormone produced by cells in the thyroid gland. Calcitonin controls the level of calcium in the blood and assists the body in absorbing calcium into bones. ...

Complications
... Nerve compression sometimes causes a loss of feeling in your feet or legs. As a result, cuts or wounds may become seriously infected because you''re not aware of them. In addition, spinal stenosis som...

Treatment
... Many people with spinal stenosis can be effectively treated with conservative measures. But if you have disabling pain or your ability to walk is severely impaired, you may want to consider spinal sur...