Pain in people’s necks can get in the way of everything they do. Surgery is often the only option. That used to mean fusing neck vertebrae together, which limits motion. Now, the first FDA-approved ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Neck arthritis is common and affects more than 85% of people over the age of 60.Symptoms of neck arthritis include neck pain, stiffness, tingling, ...

Block vertebrae is when two or more vertebrae are fused. It’s present from birth and can cause pain and reduced range of motion. Treatment may include medications, physical therapy, or surgery. Your ...

Klippel-Feil (KF) syndrome is a rare condition that causes some of the bones in the neck to fuse before birth. With a prompt diagnosis and treatment, many people with the condition have a typical life ...

Corpectomy and laminectomy are two surgical options to treat neck and back pain. The procedures are similar, but a corpectomy is more complex and typically has a longer recovery timeline. Corpectomy ...

Spinal stenosis does not always cause symptoms. When it does, symptoms can include neck, back, and leg pain. If cauda equina syndrome develops, it can also cause bowel and bladder dysfunction and more ...