Spinal fusion is a big decision. Why a second opinion is smart, and what to bring to the visit.

Considering back or neck surgery? A spine surgeon shares the five questions every patient should ask before saying yes.

Many adults with scoliosis never need surgery. A scoliosis surgeon explains what matters more than the size of your curve.

"Minimally invasive" is more than a small scar. A spine surgeon explains what it really means for your muscles, pain, and recovery.

Most sciatica gets better on its own. A South Jersey spine surgeon explains the warning signs that mean you should be seen sooner.Most sciatica gets better on its own. Here are the warning signs that mean you should see a spine surgeon sooner, and the ones that mean go to the ER.

Spine surgeon Dr. Robert Ames explains what the MILD procedure can and can't fix for lumbar spinal stenosis, and why tubular microdecompression is usually the better choice.