I’ve been suffering from back pain for years, and imaging shows Modic changes at L5-S1. What does this mean, and could it be ...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone ...

Hogle Zoo enlisted pinniped anesthesia expert James Bailey, DVM, to try to diagnose Diego. On October 5, 2024, Bailey and a ...

It could also come from the spinal cord and nerves or problems with the internal organs. Back pain can vary in location, severity, and the type of pain a person experiences. For example ...

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition in which spinal disks deteriorate. Surgery is an option, but less invasive treatments and therapies may also help. Degenerative disk disease is ...

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, ...

from brain tumors and traumatic injuries to chronic back pain and degenerative spinal disease. Their expertise spans routine cases to the most complex neurological issues, prioritizing the best ...

"Familial dysautonomia specifically affects development and causes degeneration of the peripheral nervous system." While the central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord ...