High school football and construction work have taken their toll on Justin Loebel's back. Though he is just 43, Loebel has ...

Scoliosis is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine. Spinal fusion surgery (SFS) for scoliosis fuses two or more vertebrae together to help straighten the spine and prevent the ...

Decades ago, back operations involved long surgeries, lengthy recoveries and extended hospital stays. Open spine surgeries often comprised of large incisions, leading to post-operative pain and long ...

Recovery from spinal fusion surgery is a lengthy process that involves wound healing and rehabilitation. The duration may vary significantly depending on a person’s situation. Spinal fusion is a ...

One of the first patients to undergo robotic surgery on his spine thanks to a £835,000 donation to a hospital says he would "highly recommend" the procedure. The League of Friends charity donated the ...

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.

3.4x lower rate of screw loosening (2.7% vs. 9.2%) 38% lower disability scores over the control group one year after surgery (ODI) 58% reduction in implant-related revision surgeries Prof. David ...

Photo above: Avery's spine before and after spinal fusion surgery (front view & side view). Two chrome cobalt rods are held in place by 29 titanium screws (which are ...