Spine & Back
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
A neurosurgeon at Rush explains this common cause of back pain and when it’s time to see a specialist
Ellen’s Story: Living Without Neck and Back Pain
Lifelong tennis player finds relief from degenerative disc disease
Making the ‘Impossible’ Possible Through Dedication to Discovery
Trailblazing Rush neurosurgeon Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, helps patients achieve their healthiest lives, inspires students
Headset Keeps Patient in Focus During Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Neurosurgeon is first in the world to use extended reality navigation system that brings imaging, 3D models and patient into one integrated view
Sciatica: What to Do for This Very Common Condition
If you’re experiencing pain, numbness or tingling in your legs, you’re not alone
Surgeon at Rush Performs First-Ever Spine Tumor Removal Using Advanced New Microsurgery System
First use anywhere in the world of robotic Symani Surgical System for spine tumor resection opens possibilities for future neurosurgical procedures
She Woke to Severe Back Pain and Was Told She May Never Walk Again
Andrea Miller's back pain turned out to be a tumor in her spinal cord, but something led her to the right surgeon at the right time.
From Sudden Paralysis to Renewed Independence: Two Patients Share Their Journey
After being diagnosed with NMO, a rare autoimmune disease, Marion Jones and Sumita Bhatia, MD, found hope, expert treatment and compassionate care at Rush
Spine Tumor Facts
An expert discusses spine tumors, a rare but serious cause of back pain
Does Gut Microbiome Affect Spine Health?
First study to explore gut microbiome in a spine-related condition