Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns talked to a neurosurgeon at UPMC about the connection between the brain and spinal cord and when ...

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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.

Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere in the spine, including in the neck (cervical spine) and the torso (thoracic spine). The condition is treatable, and treatment can include supportive ...

It has adjustable lumbar support with a tilt that moves with you whether you like to lean back or remain perfectly upright, as well as an adjustable seat and armrests, and three different size ...

Position the brace so that it covers the lower back and hips, and make sure it is centered on the spine. Wear the brace for short periods of time initially and gradually increase the duration as ...

The three muscles of the group—the iliacus, the psoas major, and the psoas minor—arise from different areas of your pelvis and lumbar spine to form a common attachment in your hip. Knowing the anatomy ...

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 ...

lumbar support pushes your lower back forward, which subsequently forces the rest of your torso to sit more upright. This places your spine back in a healthy "S" curve, shifts your weight back ...