Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck. It is a common cause of neck pain and is more common in elderly patients. Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have ...

One of the riddles of mammal evolution is explained: the conservation of the number of trunk vertebrae. Dutch and American researchers have shown that this conservation is due to the role of speed in ...

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest movable bones of the backbone. Their large size and bone strength is necessary because these vertebrae support more weight than the upper two segments of the ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

A modified surgical technique developed at AIIMS, Delhi, is providing new hope for patients with severe spinal deformities.

A modified spinal surgery technique developed at AIIMS, New Delhi, to treat severe spinal deformities is now being adopted internationally. The method, pioneered by Dr Bhavuk Garg, refines the complex ...