Dr. Zahir is a leading expert on endoscopic spine surgery. In addition to endoscopic spine surgery, he also performs traditional minimally invasive spinal procedures. His goal with every patient is to ...

When We Recommend Spinal Fusion Surgery Specialists may recommend spinal fusion for your back or neck if: Nonsurgical treatments—such as physical therapy, heat, medication, steroid injections, or ...

The Via Disc NP procedure is gaining traction as a minimally invasive alternative to steroid injections and spinal fusion for patients with chronic low back pain caused by degenerative discs. The ...

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One-level decompression fusion in the lower back can be done with two one-inch incisions, all in the back, as opposed to the front and the side. “The surgery is typically about an hour’s time ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the ...

The cost to Medicare, just for the hospital charges for the three types of back surgery reviewed is about $1.65 billion a year, according to the researchers.

The back surgery Woods recently underwent, called spinal fusion, is rising in prevalence even though it often doesn't work and can drive patients to long-term dependence on pain relievers.

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