In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

A University of Michigan study found patients receiving anticoagulants during degenerative lumbar spine surgery had higher overall and neurological complication rates compared to those without such ...

Hernia surgery isn’t always a one-and-done fix—so why do some come back months or even years later? Learn what drives ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Patients undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease did worse when they received anticoagulants as part of the procedure, results of a single-center study indicated.

Spine robots have advanced significantly, especially with pedicle screw placement and surgical preplanning. However they’ve also hit a wall in some efficiency, cost and the roles they play in the OR.

Laminectomy and discectomy are two of the most common surgeries for spinal conditions, each with distinct purposes and recovery paths. A recent University of Michigan study found that anticoagulants ...

When Maranda Nyborg started feeling under the weather, she didn't think anything of it. It was October, and she usually caught something as the seasons changed. Nyborg, a Division I student athlete at ...

While walking after surgery has long been encouraged as an aid to recovery, new research supports the use of wearable devices ...