Osteoporotic vertebral fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures, are the most common types of fragility fractures in older adults. Typically, initial treatments for such fractures involve ...

The efficacy and safety of primary re-irradiation for MSCC are not known. Our aim was to establish the efficacy and safety of biologically effective dose-based re-irradiation. Patients presenting with ...

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Amber Implants, a medical technology company redefining vertebral fracture treatment through minimally invasive reconstruction and targeted stabilization, today announced the advancement of its ...

Sportschosun Jang Jong-ho] Spinal stenosis, a representative degenerative spinal disease, has been steadily increasing among older adults as the population ages.

If you experience weakness and a loss of fine motor function in your arms and hands after neck trauma, you may have a spinal cord injury called central cord syndrome. This type of injury can disrupt ...

Ordinarily, you might not think too much about your spinal cord, since it’s protected by your spinal canal. But imagine what might happen if your spinal canal began to narrow around your spinal cord.

Multidisciplinary medical team successfully restores independent mobility for 34 year old Manikonda resident facing rare ...

Indicators of a response to radiation therapy include pain relief and a return to baseline function or improved function. Patients may experience some relief of symptoms within a few days after ...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a pathological condition characterized by anomalous ossification. Individuals affected by OPLL frequently exhibit clinical manifestations, ...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a new imaging approach to more accurately assess blood flow in the spinal cord, a method that could be used to better inform treatment for ...