Multiple spine surgeons have debuted endoscopic technologies and techniques since October. 30, reflecting increasing priorities in minimally invasive care. 1. Neurosurgeon Chris Talbot, DO, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Telehealth physical activity after laminectomy with or without fusion yielded more physical activity per day vs.

More than 200,000 Medicare patients with back pain underwent $2 billion worth of unnecessary surgeries, including spinal fusion and/or laminectomy or vertebroplasty, over a recent 3-year period, ...

The Lown Institute called out dozens of hospitals for performing unnecessary surgeries on Medicare beneficiaries with low back pain, putting patients at risk of serious complications with no evidence ...

A new analysis revealed that Medicare spent roughly $2 billion over three years on unnecessary back surgeries for older adults. This alarming figure comes from research conducted by the nonpartisan ...

Lower back surgery represents a life-changing decision that demands careful consideration. While many view surgery as a solution to chronic pain, understanding these seven critical facts helps create ...

Laminectomy and discectomy are two of the most common surgeries for spinal conditions, each with distinct purposes and recovery paths. A recent University of Michigan study found that anticoagulants ...

Surgery is an option for many conditions that cause chronic back pain, but not everyone has to go that route for symptom relief. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why back surgery should be avoided ...

Since clinical documentation details both a laminectomy and a laminotomy being performed on different levels of the spine with medical necessity clearly defined, both CPT code 63030 (L1 HNP) and 63047 ...

Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years, his back pain has intensified. Physical therapy, muscle relaxants, and injections aren ...