Treatment / Back Surgery

Augmented reality technology is helping surgeons perform minimally invasive spine surgery safer, quicker, and more efficiently. It's also FDA approved for use.

Each year, approximately 34,000 patients suffering from chronic back pain receive spinal stimulator implants. Now, new technology makes it possible for those suffering from back and spine problems to use an implanted stimulation device to manage their pain.

If your back surgeon recommends surgery as your best treatment option, here are five questions you can ask to make sure you can make a clear decision.

The NuVasive LessRay platform reduces radiation exposure for surgeons and patients in hospital operating rooms, especially in invasive spine procedures.

Should you get artificial disc replacement surgery for your lower back? Learn the difference between ADR and spinal fusion to decide which surgery is best.