Christian Yelich was in good spirits after undergoing a microdiscectomy, a procedure designed to alleviate pain and nerve issues in the patient's back. He did not, however, want to dig too deeply into ...

A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques.It utilizes two independent portals — ...

The first endoscopic microdiscectomy procedure at DuPage Medical Group’s new ASC in Westmont, Ill., was performed by Ashish Patel, MD. Endoscopic microdiscectomies offer many benefits for the ...

With his game ailing, Tiger Woods announced he underwent a second microdiscectomy surgery on his back. “This is certainly disappointing, but I’m a fighter,” Woods said. “I’ve been told I can make a ...

The Baton Rouge-based Spine Center of Louisiana has completed the city’s first Barricaid procedure, a technique designed to reduce the risk of reherniation following discectomy surgery. Orthopedic ...

Nets star Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday, adding yet another chapter to the saga that’s been his delayed debut in Brooklyn. The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons will have a ...

Justin Thomas will play competitively for the first time since undergoing microdiscectomy surgery on Feb. 23 while competing ...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that rookie guard Jalen Hood-Schifino underwent a successful lumbar microdiscectomy back procedure on Thursday. Further updates will be provided as appropriate. Given ...

The former No. 1 overall pick underwent a microscopic surgery to alleviate the pinched nerve in his lower back. Brian Mahoney | The Associated Press Ben Simmons averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 ...