Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum

Minimally invasive TLIF is a cutting-edge procedure that can provide long-lasting relief for lower back pain. But how does it work? NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and other spine surgeries near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Learn more about TLIF surgery, what types of

Do you struggle with back pain on only one side of your body? If so, nerve compression might be the cause. Lumbar hemilaminectomy provides targeted relief for one-sided pain, and with less impact than a complete laminectomy. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute is a state-of-the-art pain center near you in New Jersey, Florida, and

Any major spinal surgery requires a certain amount of recovery. For some patients, however, advanced techniques may allow for a shorter recovery period than might be expected. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides minimally invasive treatments at locations near you in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania to help patients get back to active lives sooner.

Outpatient lumbar surgery, also called same-day surgery, is becoming increasingly common. Advances in surgical techniques and anesthesia have made same-day discharges possible, allowing for faster recoveries, lower costs, and greater comfort. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides same-day procedures, when possible, for patients in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here, we discuss outpatient

With so many spine procedures available, it is difficult to know which type of spine surgery is best for lumbar spinal stenosis. This is why it’s important for patients to choose an experienced surgeon who can help them understand their options. Here, NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, with multiple locations in New Jersey, explores

When pursuing care for a painful spine condition, most patients want the assurance that they will receive the best available treatment. Both lumbar microdiscectomy and endoscopic discectomy are proven procedures to treat lumbar disc herniation. Differences in their methodologies, however, result in changes in the expected recovery time and outcome. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute,

Understanding Spine Structure The small bones that make up the spine are called vertebrae. They stack on top of one another in a column with a hollow space at the center, called the spinal canal, that shelters the spinal cord. Each pair of vertebrae is separated by an intervertebral disc that provides cushioning and shock

What Is a Minimally Invasive Laminectomy? A laminectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the lamina, the section of bone that forms the back of the vertebra. It encloses the spinal canal, protecting and supporting the spinal cord. By removing it, surgeons create additional space around the spinal cord. This is an effective solution to

Understanding Spine Structure The strength and flexibility of the spine depend on its structure. The spine is composed of several interlocking bones, called vertebrae, which work together as a single unit that can bend and twist. Separating each pair of vertebrae are spinal discs. These are tough pads of tissue with soft, jelly-filled cores that

What Is a Spinal Disc? A spinal disc is a pad of rubbery tissue with a soft, gel-filled center like a jelly doughnut, between two vertebrae. The spine is not a single bone. Rather, it is a column of interlocking ring-shaped bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through the center. This structure allows the