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The former No. 1 overall pick underwent a microscopic surgery to alleviate the pinched nerve in his lower back. Brian Mahoney | The Associated Press Ben Simmons averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 ...

Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets had surgery to address his back injury on Thursday, the team announced. Simmons was already sidelined for the rest of the 2023-24 season; last week, the team announced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover athlete health and performance across multiple sports. In what can only be described as surprising news, the New York ...

Ben Simmons underwent a microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to “alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back,” the Nets said in a statement. Simmons was ruled out for the season on March 7 ...

, and , Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga. Indications. The indications for microscopic discectomy include leg pain that is more severe than back pain, radicular signs and symptoms ...