Outpatient migration and disc replacements will play an increased role in spine surgery's future, Dean Perfetti, MD, said. Dr. Perfetti, of Carmel, N.Y.-based Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports ...

Through brain implants, neural interfaces and skin grafts, researchers are starting to restore sensation for paralysed or ...

Research shows that 90% of individuals will experience some form of back pain in their lives, and among these, many could prevent chronic pain through preventive spine care. Clinically, spine health ...

Researchers examined data for spine devices that were FDA-cleared between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2018. They also analyzed interbody fusion and vertebral body replacement devices as a recall risk ...

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 ...

Now, the 2-year-old black retriever/lab mix — whose spinal cord was severed when a marble table fell on him as a puppy — is ready more than ever to get adopted from the Scoot for the Stars rescue.

Most side-sleepers do well with a medium-soft to medium mattress, which should provide enough cushiness to relieve pressure on their hips and shoulders but enough support to keep their spinal ...

A new mattress isn’t a cure-all for back pain. But if your current mattress is sagging and exacerbating your aches and pains, an upgrade may provide some relief. We’re looking at 11 of the ...

Australian researchers are about to launch a human trial to treat spinal cord injury by transplanting cells from the noses of paralysed patients into the damaged area. Griffith University ...

The “majority” of 138 children who are currently on an “active” waiting list for spinal surgery will have had their surgery performed or will have a date for their surgery before the end ...

Professor Owen Arthurs, consultant paediatric radiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital discussed the 10 spinal fracture he had discovered on the child saying 'Spinal fractures (in children ...

a global initiative that emphasizes the importance of spine health and the prevention of spinal pain and disability. Under the theme "Support Your Spine," this campaign encourages people worldwide to ...