Health Extra: More with Dr. Nick Shamie

(myFOXla.com) - Web Extra! - July 25, 2008

Dr. Nick Shamie, Orthopedic spine surgeon from UCLA Medical Center, shares more valuable information on what causes back and leg pain... and what treatments are available.

In particular, he discusses the X-STOP Spacer, a small implant that can take the pressure off of pinched nerves in certain cases, relieving pain for some who were unable to get relief previously.

See also:

Click here for more information about the X-STOP Spacer.

Click here for Dr. Shamie's Profile on UCLA Health System Physician Directory.

Click here for the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center site.