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CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery reveals undiagnosed osteoporosis in many patients

For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is found to have low bone density prior to surgery, it could affect the ...
Washingtonian

Endoscopic Spine Surgery: An Alternative to Lumbar Spinal Fusion?

A common cause for missed days at work or a trip to the emergency room is the intense back and leg pain that comes from a pinched nerve in the lower back. How does this happen? What are the treatment ...
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Study finds increased risk of lumbar spinal fusion failure in diabetic patients

A new study from orthopedic researchers at The University of Toledo has found lumbar spinal fusion procedures are far more likely to fail in individuals with diabetes. We've known for a long time that ...

First Subjects Randomized in Clinical Trial Evaluating the Benefits of Total Segmental Fusion in Treating Degenerative Conditions in the Lumbar Spine

Providence Medical Technology, Inc., a pioneer in less invasive solutions for spine surgery, today announced enrollment of ...
Business Wire

Orthofix Announces Publication of New Data Supporting Use of PEMF Stimulation in Lumbar Spine Fusion Procedures for Patients at Risk of Pseudarthrosis

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the publication of new data from a prospective, multicenter ...
Healio

Severe hip OA may increase risk of reoperation after lumbar spinal fusion

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Severe hip osteoarthritis was associated with increased risk of reoperation after lumbar spinal fusions.
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Pulsed electromagnetic stimulation yields positive outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation yielded positive results as an adjunct treatment after lumbar spinal ...