Surgery might be considered for those with severe ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to alleviate pain, improve mobility, or enhance overall quality of life. Surgical options for AS include laminectomy, ...

Posterior-based osteotomies encompass a spectrum of surgical techniques used for the correction of spinal deformity in the sagittal or coronal planes. Sigurd H. Berven, MD, of the University of ...

Osteotomy is surgery to reshape the bones in a joint, fix a misalignment, or treat other joint problems. Arthritis is a common reason to have the surgery, which involves cutting into the affected ...