Adult degenerative scoliosis: challenges in diagnosis, pain management, and surgical decision-making

• by Shuiwang Zhao, Jiaxin Liu, Bei Li, HaoLi Zhang, Rong Tian, Shenqiao Yang, Li Zhu

• July 7, 2026

Lumbar Fusion: Two Decades of Change

Investigators find rising use of complex lumbar fusion procedures and increasing hospital costs in the US.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• March 19, 2026

• 2 min

Antibiotic Falls Short in Disc-Related Back Pain

A randomized trial found no greater pain reduction vs placebo, but questions remain about patients with type 1 Modic changes.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 28, 2026

• 5 min

Not All Hips Follow the Same Rules in THA

Dynamic modeling suggested flatback deformity lowered target combined anteversion, while stiff pelvic mobility narrowed the acceptable range

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 6, 2026

• 5 min