From clinical safety trials to cost-effectiveness measures, here are 10 spine studies to know since March 14. 1. Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to ...

Daniel Choi, MD, completed his 50th surgery using the prodisc C-Vivo cervical disc replacement with more than 100 implanted discs total, his practice said July 1. The milestone case was completed at ...

New technique preserves major nerves, blood vessels, and other critical structures in a hard-to-access area. In a ...

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

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A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery ...

Doctors diagnosed him with severe cervical disc herniation from C3 to C7, a hunched cervical spine, and compression causing spinal cord damage at C5 and C6. Additionally, his lumbar spine showed ...

In her videos – which often go viral (‘Learn Spinal Energetics’ has generated 2.4 billion views on TikTok) – she gently waves her hands like magic wands over her clients’ bodies, as they ...

These factors can put excessive stress on your cervical spine while causing pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Over time, if overlooked, it can even affect the spinal alignment.

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

More information: Dario Pfyffer et al, Prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury: a longitudinal, multicentre, retrospective cohort study, The Lancet Neurology (2024).

Spinal stenosis: A condition in which your spinal canal narrows, causing back pain & other nerve-related problems. With proper exercise and treatment, you can reduce its effects.