This video is the story of patient Roy Green's journey back from the brink. Mr. Green was treated by Ochsner neurosurgeon James Kalyvas, MD, who said this was the most high-risk case he had ever treated. With the help of 3D modeling available at Ochsner, Dr. Kalyvas successfully treated Mr. Green's condition and he is back to doing many of the things he loved with his family.

The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture.

Some degenerating spinal conditions may encroach on the spinal canal and can affect either the spinal cord or the nerve roots causing neurological symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain.

Adult degenerative scoliosis (also called adult “de novo” scoliosis) is a type of scoliosis that develops as a result of disc degeneration. This can happen as we age and when back muscles become weak. This strain can cause a significant amount of back pain and can affect your ability to perform activities of daily living.