Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanism by which posterior spinal fixation, a technique that ...

The case of a teenage girl in the Cork North West constituency who was diagnosed with mild scoliosis was recently highlighted by Senator Nicole Ryan who said no child should be left to suffer in pain ...

Advances in tissue engineering offer hope for spinal cord injury repair, utilizing biomaterials, stem cells, and bioactive ...

Early detection is important, as severe cases can cause back pain, impact heart and lung function and affect self-esteem.

Georgia public schools require that all students in sixth through eighth grade undergo scoliosis screenings, but what should you know beforehand? Dr. Michael Schmitz, Children's Healthcare of ...

That’s because early Monday morning, Mir revealed on Instagram that he recently “underwent an emergency spinal fusion and laminectomy of (his) entire thoracic spine.” According to Johns Hopkins ...

Scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways, affects nearly 2% of people worldwide and it often develops during adolescence, particularly around growth spurts before puberty.

The pancreas is close to the diaphragm, a muscle important for breathing that sits just above your abdomen and is partially attached to your spine. Scoliosis (curvature) in the thoracic spine might ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

After your scoliosis diagnosis, you’ll be referred to an orthopedic doctor, who will work with you to determine the best way to treat your curved spine. How your condition is managed depends on ...

Importantly, the increase in knowledge of astrocytoma genetics has mainly been focused on intracranial astrocytomas and may not necessarily translate to spinal cord astrocytomas. Like we see with the ...

You might think a glance in the mirror could tell you if your spine is curved instead of straight. But it's important to get medical help if you think you have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a sideways ...