Spinal neurosurgeon Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, is a pioneer within Cleveland-based University Hospitals. She started her 2025 by bringing endoscopic spine tools to the hospital and performed the ...

When thinking about the long-term future of spine surgery, some procedures stand out for their cost-effectiveness.

The procedure, called endoscopic lumbar discectomy, involves making an incision as small as 8mm wide, and using an endoscope ...

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs in their spine. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, completed Arthrex's ...

A study by Mayer and Brock [22] compared the results of percutaneous endoscopic ... alternative to microdiscectomy for patients with contained and small subligamentous lumbar disc herniations.

Two hospitals have added endoscopic spine surgery to their offerings in January. 1. Martinsburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center performed its first endoscopic spine procedure. The ...

Lumbar spine disc herniations were previously ... back to Dr. Zhou for this new surgery option. Following the endoscopic discectomy, Brenna was able to go home the same day. She believes her ...

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

The next best thing: a great lumbar support pillow. The lumbar generally refers to your lower spine, or the lower back area, which is typically the part of the body that’s under the most stress ...

The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5. These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many ...

Carpal-tunnel release is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and may be performed with the use of open or endoscopic techniques. It is important to appreciate the basic anatomy of the ...