How a news report led this mom to move 9,000 miles seeking medical treatment for her son
A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.
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10 surgeries to always get a doctor’s second opinion
Understanding which procedures most benefit from a second opinion helps patients make informed decisions about their care.
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Quantitative Radiologic Criteria for the Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis ... the effects of different treatment modalities.
New treatment helps children with rare spinal condition regain ability to walk
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) have made a remarkable ...
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Fraunhofer ILT laser-guided spinal surgery minimizes risk to patients
A project at Fraunhofer ILT is developing a new robot-assisted and optically monitored laser surgery system for treatment of spinal canal stenosis. The condition, in which bony constrictions form in ...
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7 facts about lower back surgery you should know before surgery
Lower back surgery represents a life-changing decision that demands careful consideration. While many view surgery as a ...
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What is an aortic stenosis murmur?
A doctor may then perform follow-up tests to confirm a diagnosis, examine the severity of aortic stenosis, and decide the best course of treatment. Tests may include echocardiography, which uses ...