More than 200,000 Medicare patients with back pain underwent $2 billion worth of unnecessary surgeries, including spinal fusion and/or laminectomy or vertebroplasty, over a recent 3-year period, ...

Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...

If you experience severe or sudden calf pain or suddenly have trouble moving or walking, it’s time to contact a healthcare ...

Spinal stenosis is caused by a narrowing of your spinal canal. This narrowing can irritate the nerves that travel down your legs. Symptoms are typically worse when you walk. They often get better when ...

Health issues are basically never pleasant, since many symptoms are shared and it can be pretty hard to understand (or obtain ...

Understanding which procedures most benefit from a second opinion helps patients make informed decisions about their care.

"WHO ARE WE TO LIMIT THEM?" Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee reacts to Miss Universe new pageant rules. Video by ...

Lower back surgery represents a life-changing decision that demands careful consideration. While many view surgery as a ...

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) have made a remarkable ...

A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases—two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause ...