Symptomatic cervical disc prolapse occurs when one or more of the spinal discs in the neck bursts and pushes against the spinal cord or nerve roots that run through the backbone. It can cause pain in ...

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is examining automated percutaneous mechanical lumbar discectomy and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, ...

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 25, 2012, orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Said Osman, performed percutaneous cervical endoscopic discectomy (CED) at American Spine Center, for ...

Herniation may occur anywhere along the spine but most commonly in the lumbar region, usually between the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae (L5-S1). The usual cause is degeneration of the ...

Objective To assess the costs and cost-effectiveness of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) compared with open microdiscectomy among patients with sciatica. Methods This economic ...