Spine tech developer Highridge Medical said it is commencing production "imminently" to launch the product later this year.

Highridge Medical licensed the U.S. rights for the activL lumbar artificial disc implant, according to a July 8 news release. The company is “imminently” beginning production for the launch of its ...

Degenerative disc disease refers to the natural aging of your spinal discs. Your spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) that interlock, which are cushioned by soft discs that absorb shock to your spine ...

Spinal fusion and disc replacement are two surgical methods used to treat certain types of spine issues, especially degenerative disc disease (DDD). As a structure, the spinal column is made of ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...

This wear and tear of the spine is the basis of degenerative disc disease. If you have degenerative disc disease, you aren’t alone, and there are ways to help ease your condition through exercise .

The discs in your lower back, called the lumbar spine, are commonly affected by DDD. Researchers have estimated that 266 million people worldwide experience lumbar DDD each year.

Cervical and lumbar disc replacement have shown promising results compared with spinal fusion for the treatment of neck and lower back conditions, but sources said surgical skepticism and ...

A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended when you've experienced back pain symptoms for at least six weeks.