Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), also referred to as a herniated disc, is a common spine pathology that occurs approximately 95% of the time at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level (Fisher et al., ...

Lumbar disc hernias can be alleviated with conservative treatments such as painkillers in around 80% of cases, but for the remaining 20%, surgery was the only way to control the pain. However ...

The FDA has granted 510 (k) clearance to an expandable lateral lumbar interbody system. U.S. Court–Middle District Florida ...

Doctors Matthew Prevost and Mark Prevost II, board-certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeons with Alabama Back Institute, are on the forefront of cutting-edge technology advancements ...

Many clinicians subscribe to the concept of a “back related” hamstring injury (or more specifically lumbar spine related), 3– 5 although ... with the common finding of L5/S1 degenerative disc changes.

This article describes HNP and LSS, presenting signs and symptoms, operative treatment, and nursing care. A brief overview of lumbar functional anatomy is presented.