COVINGTON -- Robots and computers have been helping surgeons in the operating room for years, making their techniques and cuts more precise. But now robotic technology has entered a new area, helping ...

According to the North American Community Hub Statistics (NCHstats), back pain affects four in every five people in the United States. The discomfort and loss of mobility that it causes result in 264 ...

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 ...

Jefferson Health is using new 3D technology for patients who need spinal fusion. This new high-tech back surgery is being used to create personalized spinal implants, and for a Chester County mother, ...

InSpan, an interspinous-interlaminar fixation device, has been implanted in thousands of degenerative spine disease patients since its FDA clearance in 2010 and has now been granted a patent for its ...

Decades ago, back operations involved long surgeries, lengthy recoveries and extended hospital stays. Open spine surgeries often comprised of large incisions, leading to post-operative pain and long ...

Besides the common cold, back pain is the No. 1 reason people visit the doctor. Shockingly, about 80 percent of people will experience back pain in their lifetimes. Worldwide, it is the leading cause ...

Providence Medical Technology reeled in $10.5 million to build up and commercialize its portfolio of cervical-fusion devices used in spinal surgery. The company’s offerings include the Dtrax spinal ...

In the wake of Tiger Woods’ second-place finish at the Valspar Championship in Florida, many people in the golfing community are wondering how he was able to return to such a high level of play after ...