Endoscopic spine surgery is a revolutionary, minimally invasive procedure for spine care. This procedure uses small tools and an endoscope with an angled camera lens to magnify and illuminate your ...

“Bamboo spine” is a potential complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory condition. People with bamboo spine have backbones that have fused, forming one long bone. The adult ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces in your spine narrow, whether from aging, injury, or a medical condition. You may have pain, weakness, or other symptoms if the spinal cord is compressed. The ...

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the tunnel around your spinal cord (the spinal canal) narrows. This puts pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves around it, which can cause pain and other ...