Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Ventris Medical earned FDA clearance to use its Backpack bone graft in intervertebral disc space. The bone graft earned its first FDA nod in January. Backpack is offered in two versions — one with ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Spondylodiscitis refers to spinal infections, including vertebral osteomyelitis, spondylitis, and discitis. Its incidence is rising due to invasive spinal interventions among ...

Levoscoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the left in a “C” shape. This curve usually starts in the lumbar region or lower back. Treatments, such as braces or surgery, can help ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

It increases the risk of a tear or bulge affecting cartilage fibers called the annulus, which connects the disc to the spinal vertebra. Damage to the edge of the vertebra adjacent to the disc may also ...

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said. There is currently ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

The first step in its use is preoperative imaging and the creation of a 3D model of the patient's anatomy, which is labeled with coordinates relevant for AR guidance, including the foramen of ...

The Chinese team’s advance was made possible by implanting electrode chips in the brain and spinal cord to create a bridge or “neural bypass” – thus reconnecting the body’s own pathways.

causing back pain Spinal stenosis happens when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, leading to discomfort and pain As the body adjusts to support the growing ...