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Endoscopic vs. Open discectomy, which wins?
Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy is more cost-effective than open microdiscectomy for patients with sciatica, according to a new study.
5 Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis Back Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects peripheral joints, but can also impact the neck vertebrae, which can lead to back pain. A person can lower discomfort with medical treatment, exercise, and other home remedies.
Common back ailment could be sign of heart failure
Columbia researchers have found a link between a common back ailment and a type of heart failure, suggesting that screening patients with lumbar spinal stenosis could identify those at risk of the heart disease and prevent premature deaths.
Having 'good' posture doesn't prevent back pain, and 'bad' posture doesn't cause it
Surprisingly, there is a lack of evidence for a strong relationship between good posture and back pain. Perceptions of good posture originate from a combination of social desirability and unfounded presumptions.
Other Conditions and Complications of Ankylosing Spondylitis
AS is a chronic, debilitating disease. This means it can get progressively worse. Serious complications can arise, especially if the disease is left untreated.