The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. L5-S1 degenerative disc disease is a common pathologic ...

In the largest multicenter case series of artificial disc replacement, Griffith and colleagues [36] reported on the results of a retrospective review of the LINK SB Charite intervertebral prosthesis.

Far lateral disc herniations constitute 7–12% of all disc herniations. They may be purely far lateral or extraforaminal in location, located beyond the pedicles, or may include intraforaminal and even ...

Tigers Woods won the Masters championship on Sunday, one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, and he might have his spinal fusion surgery to thank for that. Woods, 43, had the procedure in ...

The treatment of chronic sciatica caused by herniation of a lumbar disk has not been well studied in comparison with acute disk herniation. Data are needed on whether diskectomy or a conservative ...

Low back pain affects most adults in their lifetime. Some L5-S1 exercises may help, but seek consultation for persistent pain.

Tiger Woods announced Saturday that he has another surgery on his back. The 15-time major champion posted on social media that he underwent an L4-L5 disc replacement surgery on his lumbar spine. The ...

Q: Back Surgery: Running was a big part of my life. I ran XC and Track in HS and College. I ran for fitness through my twenties and into my early thirties, although not big mileage. I am now 36 and I ...