Cervical degenerative disc disease occurs when the functional spinal unit breaks down. It can lead to disabling pain and neurological dysfunction, particularly when spinal nerves or the spinal cord is ...

Nitinol compression staple combines continuous compression with a sterile, single use workflow for single level ACDF ...

Bone growth stimulators may help surgeons achieve higher fusion rates for challenging cervical and lumbar spine cases. In a multicenter, randomized, prospective Investigational Device Exemption study ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexus Spine, a developer of biomechanically-advanced solutions for spinal pathologies, today announced the beta launch of its Stable-C™ cervical interbody fusion ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with 2-level symptomatic cervical disc degeneration fare better in terms of future secondary surgeries when their discs are replaced rather than fused, a new study shows. "We ...

For decades, spinal fusion was a familiar answer for degenerative disease requiring stabilization. That starting point is beginning to shift. Recent Becker’s reporting shows cervical disc replacement ...

Spine surgeons told Becker’s that insurers are increasingly asking for the exact graft and implant names planned for surgery before approving some spinal fusions, on top of level-by-level coding, ...

Step 1: Lie on your back with both legs extended. Step 2: Bend one or both knees and gently lift them toward your chest. Use ...

Introduction: Cervical disc herniation (CDH) is a common condition, usually caused by excessive strain or trauma to the spine. Initially, it is treated conservatively; however, complex and resistant ...