VertiFlex gained a PMA approval for its Superion Interspinous Spacer System to treat spinal stenosis. The device is designed to be the least invasive, motion-preserving spinal spacer device. The ...

Globus Medical, Inc. has announced the commercial launches of two innovative products aimed at enhancing spine surgery: the COHERE™ ALIF Spacer and Modulus™ ALIF Blades. The COHERE™ ALIF Spacer is the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. He is also diabetic (his A1C level is 8.8% with insulin), has high blood pressure that is under control, and takes ...

Globus Medical GMED recently launched the COHERE ALIF Spacer, the first Porous PEEK interbody spacer for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery. Additionally, the company introduced Modulus ...

Q: My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. He is also diabetic (his A1C level is 8.8% with insulin), has high blood pressure that is under control, and takes amiodarone for ...

UNDATED HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo has more information about what is next in the seemingly never-ending quest for relief. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of lower back and leg pain.

Implanting a small spacer between lumbar vertebrae during a procedure called interspinous process decompression may be an effective and minimally invasive way to treat spinal stenosis, according to a ...

Surgical treatments for spinal stenosis include laminectomy, discectomy, and spinal fusion. A doctor may recommend surgery for spinal stenosis in severe cases or if nonsurgical methods do not help ...

While there are no guarantees the operation will provide relief, there are lots of options. Learn as much as you can about back surgery ahead of time. The more you know, the better the choice you’ll ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. He is also diabetic (his A1C level is 8.8% with ...