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 ...
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 ...
The lumbar spine supports the weight of the head, chest, and upper body and over time, this stress causes wear and tear. [Courtesy] For over 15 years, Gilbert Aduda endured excruciating back pain that ...