This is called a cervical myelopathy and surgery is recommended. Often, a procedure is performed to close the space that’s left when the disc is removed and restore the spine to its original length.

The 'Today' host is feeling great —mentally and physically — after celebrating his 50th birthday and recovering from major back surgery last year Henry Chandonnet is an Editorial Intern at PEOPLE.

and loss of bladder or bowel control may necessitate spine surgery. Consulting a specialist for an accurate diagnosis and exploring all treatment options is crucial before considering surgery.

Joint Commission certification for advanced spine surgery renewed, highlighting excellence in patient safety, innovation, and ...

Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Center is opening a 12,000-square-foot outpatient spine surgery, orthopedics and pain management facility in Carlsbad, Calif., according to a March 31 report ...

"This was the first time this surgery has ever been done in this manner," he said. An X-ray of Mr Ghaffar's spine during the operation which shows the insertion of the spinal cord stimulator ...

A strep test came back ... invasive operation with a shorter recovery time. The short operation went well with no complications, Chan said. Nyborg said she woke up the day after her surgery ...

If your symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend medication, physical therapy, or surgery (as a last resort). Steroid injections can also help with the pain (though they don’t cure spinal ...

UC San Diego Health was once again awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine ...