Anyone who suffers from frequent back and neck pain, whether from general wear and tear (degenerative disc disease), or an accident, knows how debilitating it can be. When stretches, medication, ...

Decades ago, back operations involved long surgeries, lengthy recoveries and extended hospital stays. Open spine surgeries often comprised of large incisions, leading to post-operative pain and long ...

Spine surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other U.S. centers are reporting that artificial disc replacement works as well and often better than spinal fusion surgery.

Pink had cervical disc replacement surgery over New Year’s. Here’s what chronic neck pain sufferers should know about the procedure.

DEBORAH: AND TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT SURGERY. IT CAN CAUSE TERRIBLE PAIN AND NERVE PAIN GOING DOWN THE ARM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CHARLES EDWARDS II, SAYS ...

Pink’s neck surgery explained: what cervical disc replacement actually is and how it differs from spinal fusion.

Pink rang in 2026 from a hospital bed, sharing on Instagram that she was getting "two new shiny discs in my neck" and that ...

Jeff A. is typical of the many patients who come to NJ Spine & Orthopedic after being told that disc-fusion surgery is their only option for the pain and other problems caused by a herniated cervical ...

Chris Carson is having a cervical-fusion surgery in his neck with a good prognosis for him returning to play with the Seahawks next season. Coach Pete Carroll gave those details Monday, while stating ...