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Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) are a specific type of neurostimulator, a medical device designed to modulate neural activity by delivering electrical impulses to specific parts of the nervous system....

Golf is a very physically demanding sport, and back pain is a common complaint among golfers, stemming from the repetitive motion of swinging a club coupled with poor posture and technique. However,...

Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged intervertebral disc in the spine with an artificial disc. This procedure is typically considered for...

Dr. Leia Rispoli was featured in Verywell Health and PopSugar, two high-traffic health and wellness websites. In both appearances, Dr. Rispoli provided the same level of expertise and experience to...

Playing sports is a great way to maintain physical fitness in a fun and challenging environment, build and maintain teamwork skills, and enjoy healthy competition. However, all sports come with the...

A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc, is a common spinal condition where the nucleus pulposus, an inner gel-like material, of an intervertebral disc protrudes...

Tethered spinal cord syndrome (TSCS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an abnormal attachment of the spinal cord to surrounding tissues, typically at the base of the spine. This abnormal...

Radiculopathy, colloquially called a “pinched nerve,” is a condition where the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord become compressed or inflamed, leading to pain, weakness, numbness, or...

Dr. James Chen is an orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee replacement specialist at DISC who was inspired to go into orthopedic surgery after playing football as a Division One athlete in college....

March has been an exciting month for DISC Sports & Spine Center, as our expert surgeons have weighed in on a variety of health and wellness topics for stories in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News &...

DISC was named the #1 physician practice in Los Angeles by Castle Connolly, the esteemed medical publishing organization. Every year, the firm compiles its list of the top doctors and medical groups...

When faced with the prospect of spine surgery, it's natural to feel apprehensive and uncertain. Misconceptions and myths can often cloud our judgment, influencing our decisions and potentially...