Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and impact postural support in the spine – with a view to better understanding ...

Ehsan Jazini, MD, performed the first two-level lumbar disc replacement combining the TOPS spine system. He performed the milestone case at Reston (Va.) Hospital at L4-L5 and L5-S1, according to a Nov ...

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are types of arthritis. They affect tough bands of tissue called ligaments in the spine. In DISH, ligaments harden into ...

Medtronic plc has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and breakthrough device designation for its Ligapass 2.0 ligament augmentation system in spine surgery. The surgical treatment is designed to ...

Background Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumatic disease in which spinal and sacroiliac joints are mainly affected. There is a gradual bone formation in the spinal ligaments and ankylosis of the ...

Cervical pain can manifest as stiffness, soreness, or sharp pain, and may radiate to the shoulders, upper back, or arms. It ...

Have you ever noticed customers in the grocery store leaning forward on a shopping cart while they walk? Chances are they are trying to find relief from a common condition called spinal stenosis.

Dr. Christo answers the question: 'Difference Between MRI, CAT Scan For Pain?' — -- Question: What Is The Difference Between An MRI And A CAT Scan, And When Should Either Be Used To Diagnose Pain ...