Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What's a microdiscectomy, the procedure Christian Yelich had, and how long is typical recovery? We asked an expert.

Christian Yelich was in good spirits after undergoing a microdiscectomy, a procedure designed to alleviate pain and nerve issues in the patient's back. He did not, however, want to dig too deeply into ...
CBSSports.com

Ben Simmons undergoes back surgery, Nets expect him to be ready for start of next season

Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets had surgery to address his back injury on Thursday, the team announced. Simmons was already sidelined for the rest of the 2023-24 season; last week, the team announced ...
National Basketball Association

Nets expect Ben Simmons to be ready for training camp after back surgery

The former No. 1 overall pick underwent a microscopic surgery to alleviate the pinched nerve in his lower back. Brian Mahoney | The Associated Press Ben Simmons averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 ...
Business Wire

Life Spine Announces Published Article on Discectomy Performance During Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Approach Using Endoscopic Technique vs MIS Tubular Approach

HUNTLEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today ...
The New York Times

Tiger Woods undergoes microdecompression surgery for nerve damage in back

Tiger Woods underwent microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in his lower back, he announced via X on Friday. “The surgery went smoothly,” Woods said in the statement. “I ...