Note: Above all, if you have back problems, first try acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, nutritional pain control, etc. Back surgery is iffy. It can be great, or it can cause a syndrome called 'failed back surgery". Even if you need surgery, try to put it off as long as you can. The surgical techniques are continually getting better, so even waiting a year while getting relief from the above treatments could increase your chances of having a successful operation. DocG.
New technologies may offer new treatment options for some patients with degenerative back problems, according to research presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. These latest innovations in spinal surgery could provide promise for hundreds of thousands of U.S. patients who undergo spinal surgery each year.
New technologies may offer new treatment options for some patients with degenerative back problems
