For patients with degenerative spinal disease, surgery is more effective in reducing pain that interferes with sexual activity, compared to nonsurgical treatment, according to a study in the November 15th 2016 issue of Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer. “Sex life is a relevant consideration for the majority of patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis,”… Continue reading Surgery for Back Pain Reduces Pain During Sex
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Spinal Surgery Can Help Patients Over 80
Patients over 80 can still benefit from spinal surgery, according to a new study. The finding has broad significance, since the U.S. population age 80 and older is increasing rapidly, with a jump of 22 percent between 2000 and 2010. Along with that goes an increase in the number of patients with acute spinal conditions.… Continue reading Spinal Surgery Can Help Patients Over 80