Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains the most serious complication of repairing descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, with endovascular ...

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other ...

Michael Markmiller was in excruciating pain for years. The 53-year-old couldn’t walk more than 100 meters without his legs going numb or stand up straight without sharp pains going down his legs. The ...

“It’s challenging for me to eat enough protein throughout the day,” shared Nester during his training session. “I’m only 150 pounds, and the doctor recommends that I eat about half a ...

There are many potential causes of back pain. Back pain may originate in the muscles, bones, or ligaments of the spine. It could also come from the spinal cord and nerves or problems with the ...

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition in which spinal disks deteriorate. Surgery is an option, but less invasive treatments and therapies may also help. Degenerative disk disease is ...

Your sacroiliac (pronounced sa-krow-i-lee-ak) joints are some of the biggest joints in your body because they're where your spine connects to your pelvis. Pain in your sacroiliac joint is a common ...

aDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada bDivision of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada ...

effective reclamation of coal exploration roads and Albertan’s frustration with the intransigence and lack of spine of the UCP government. Utah Phillips was a folk singer and philosopher who ...

The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5. These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many ...

The storage of excess fat mass and metabolic conditions such as pre-diabetes can produce undesirable events in our everyday life functionality. Not only does excess fat mass create threatening ...