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Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the back part of a vertebra that covers the spinal canal) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is often performed to treat conditions that cause spinal nerve compression, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or bone spurs.
PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow
While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.
Retrolisthesis and Spine Surgery
Retrolisthesis is a backward movement of a spinal vertebra relative to the vertebra beneath it. Historically, retrolisthesis has been seen as having no clinical significance.
Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral insufficiency fractures, occur when the density of the bone is insufficient to maintain its structural integrity in the setting of trauma or even minor events.
What to know about spinal stenosis surgery
Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes the spaces in the spine to become narrow. This can put pressure on the spinal cord. When the spaces in the spine narrow, it can create pressure on the spinal cord and any nearby nerve tissue.
