Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a kind of arthritis that affects the spine and causes pain and stiffness. This chronic illness, also known as Bechterew disease, generally begins in the lower back. It has the potential to expand to your neck and cause ...
Spinal fusion is a procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae in your spine, preventing them from moving.
Techniques for spinal fusion are aimed to mirror the natural healing process of damaged bones. During spinal fusion, your surgeon...