Debates Rage at Controversies Symposium

Thursday’s Current Controversies in Spine Surgery symposium featured debates on the role of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), surgical treatment of the sacroiliac (SI) joint and the risks of bone morphogenic protein (BMP)-2 in patients undergoing spine surgery. The first debate focused on the treatment of VCFs, and Isador…

Pain-Free Travel Tips

Do you have travel plans this holiday season? Follow these simple travel tips to stay pain-free and enjoy your travels from beginning to end. For many people with back pain or neck pain, the prospect of a long trip can be daunting. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren’t always the most comfortable…