The following column first appeared in the AAPC News.Medicare Part B physician payments for transforaminal epidural injection services increased from $57 million in 2003 to $141 million in 2007, ...

There are significant changes to the Current Procedural Terminology codes for orthopedic and spine surgeons in 2011, according to an article in AAOS Now. The information provided should be utilized ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

When back pain won’t go away, your doctor will consider all the treatments that could help you, from exercise and physical therapy to medication. Part of that may include injections to ease your back ...

When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An international panel found no high certainty evidence on conventional procedures for spine pain. The panel ...

Stem cell injections are a minimally invasive therapy and may offer long-term pain management for back pain. All cells have a particular function within the human body. They provide structure, take in ...