On the heels of a trying season that saw him fail to seriously contend in major championships and miss five cuts while his world ranking plummeted, Tiger Woods announced Friday night that he underwent ...

With his game ailing, Tiger Woods announced he underwent a second microdiscectomy surgery on his back. “This is certainly disappointing, but I’m a fighter,” Woods said. “I’ve been told I can make a ...

From findings on opioid use, prior authorization and spine navigation, here are 10 key studies Becker’s reported on in the first quarter of 2026. 1. Carlsmed’s aprevo implant for lumbar spine surgery ...

Justin Thomas at the Players Championship last week.getty images Justin Thomas didn’t make his first Tour start this year ...

Thomas underwent a microdiscectomy in November to address pain in his lower back. The 16-time PGA Tour winner last played competitively at the Ryder Cup in September. Justin Thomas' return from back ...