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  1. Skull Base Meningiomas: Diagnosis and Surgical PlanningSkull base meningiomas are tumors that develop from the meninges, the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Most are slow-growing and…
  2. Stronger bones, safer spine: reducing fracture riskBone health is central to spinal stability, mobility, and independence. The vertebrae must withstand daily forces from walking, lifting, bending, and turning.…
  3. Distinguishing Muscle Strain From Spinal ProblemsBack, neck, and leg pain can begin after an ordinary activity: lifting a box, gardening, exercising, or sitting for hours. Because several conditions produce…
  4. How Age Affects the Spine and What You Can Do About ItThe spine changes throughout life. The discs may lose water, the joints can become arthritic, and the muscles that support the back may gradually weaken. These…
  5. The Evolution of Robotic-Assisted Spine SurgerySpine surgery has changed considerably over the past several decades. Procedures that once required large incisions, extensive muscle disruption, and lengthy…
  6. Postoperative Care After Spine Surgery: A Practical GuideRecovery after spine surgery is a gradual process. Whether the procedure involved decompression, discectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty, or another technique,…
  7. What Is a Lumbar Laminectomy and Who Needs It?A lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on nerves in the lower spine. During the operation, a neurosurgeon removes part of the…
  8. When to Consider Surgery for a Pinched Nerve in the Lower BackA pinched nerve in the lower back can cause pain that travels through the buttock and down the leg, along with numbness, tingling, or weakness. This pattern is…
  9. The Connection Between Diabetes And Peripheral NeuropathyDiabetes can affect the body in many ways, and nerve damage is one of its most common long-term complications. Peripheral neuropathy develops when elevated…
  10. Treating Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without SurgeryPeripheral nerves carry signals between the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and skin. When these nerves are compressed, irritated, inflamed, or damaged, symptoms…