Single-level lumbar spinal fusion costs are determined by a variety of factors, but surgeon decisions play a significant role, according to a study in the Septe ...

A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a common clinical procedure that uses a hollow needle to penetrate the ...

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 ...

The result of this literature review documents a remarkable list of various quantitative radiologic criteria applied to describe lumbar spinal stenosis. Measurement of antero-posterior diameter ...

Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his sixth career back surgery in September. Here is a timeline of his surgeries: 2014: Charles Rich, MD, performed a microdiscectomy procedure on Mr. Woods.

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Researchers have found that odanacatib (ODN), a cathepsin K (CatK) inhibitor, is an effective and safe treatment option for ...

Expert advice on managing back pain in pregnancy from a GP, midwife and specialist physiotherapist – with insights from ...

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My hands shook as I texted my husband. I felt unmoored in my body, as if I’d awoken in a different house than the one where I ...

Shopping for a mattress is a case of weighing up cost and quality. However, with some brands reaching $4,000 and above for a ...