With cervical fusion surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged disc and places a bone graft (which is taken either from the patient's hip or from a cadaver) in the space between the vertebrae.

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC You may be able to prevent degenerative disc disease (DDD), or limit its effects, by making lifestyle changes to lower your weight, get more exercise, ...

One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or ...

Lower back pain can result from muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, sciatica, or poor posture. Conditions like spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, and pregnancy can also cause discomfort and pain ...

In addition, vertebrae can be broken down by infection ... Sometimes a medrol/steroid pack is considered for flare-ups related to the disc or radiculopathy (pinched nerve). This may also be ...

UPF researchers have led the creation of a computational simulator that is unique in the world to study one of the causes of ...