Microvascular decompression is a surgery to treat trigeminal neuralgia. A neurosurgeon relieves pressure (typically from a blood vessel) around the trigeminal nerve (sensory nerve running along your ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Tiger Woods has broken his silence following a back surgery. The legendary golfer underwent a micro decompression surgery of the lumbar spine, aimed at addressing nerve impingement, at a medical ...

Researchers are learning more about the advantages of adding fusion to decompression surgery for patients with grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis. In a study with more than 600 participants, researchers ...