Although the Higginbotham children had surgery for Chiari malformation, they're still coping with the "lasting effects." ...

Spinal degeneration is an unavoidable part of aging. For some, it leads to compression of the spinal cord which can cause problems with dexterity, numbness in the hands, the ability to walk, and in ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Four sisters in West Virginia were all diagnosed with a rare brain and spinal disorder — and fought their way back to health ...

Experienced MedTech leader to guide Amber Implants' transition from development into commercialization following FDA clearance of the VCFix(R) Spinal System -- Company preparing for U.S. market launch ...

Your spinal cord runs all the way down from the base of the brain to the lower back. The spinal canal, which consists of tissues, cartilage, and bone, covers the spinal cord and is tasked with ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.

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