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Research advances in unilateral endoscopic spinal surgery for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a review
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of back and leg pain. Treatment has evolved significantly from traditional open surgery towards minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Within MISS, unilateral endoscopic spinal surgery (UESS), such as percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), has largely replaced older bilateral approaches. Recent innovations like one-hole split endoscopy (OSE) and arthroscopic-assisted uniportal surgery (AUSS) further expand UESS capabilities. This review provides the first comprehensive analysis of UESS evolution and its key surgical approaches.
An Overview of Sacroiliitis
Source: Verywell Health
Sacroiliitis is inflammation of the sacroiliac (SI) joint in the pelvic region of your body. This can lead to symptoms of pain in the lower back and buttocks.
Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain
Source: Medical Xpress
Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Despite how common this type of pain is, myths about it persist.
