Most individuals who elect to undergo the permanent spinal cord stimulator implant procedure after the trial can return to their normal activities after a couple of weeks. Which SCS systems are ...

stimulation procedures have a limited effect due to the unpredictable nature of involuntary muscle rigidity associated with spasticity. Muscle spasticity affects over 70% of spinal cord injury ...

Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is a promising strategy for reestablishing ... "This is a safe and effective surgical procedure that offers a new perspective in the treatment of patients ...

Surgical site infections can be prevented during pain relief procedures, anesthesiologists and pain physicians say.

The first comprehensive guidelines dedicated to minimizing infections in patients undergoing surgeries and procedures ...

Saluda Medical earned FDA approval for its biomarker-based automated patient programming platform used in spinal cord stimulation.

Spinal cord compression (SCC ... Treatment includes administration of corticosteroids, radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. Nurses should watch for early symptoms (particularly pain ...

Decompression surgery (laminectomy) to remove part of the lumbar vertebra and relieve pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. Spinal fusion surgery to fuse a severely slipped vertebra with the ...

From acquisitions to quarterly updates, here are seven key developments from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Jan. 22.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the ... which can improve symptoms. In severe cases, ...

Recovery from spinal stenosis surgery can vary based on what type of procedure was performed and the number of vertebrae operated on. Activity restrictions will be put in place during the initial ...