The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion. While healthy transthyretin moves hormones through blood and spinal fluid, misfolded ...

Spine navigation, robotics and endoscopic tools are three areas that have seen significant growth within the specialty.

Anterior cervical dynamic implants led to long-term decreases in motion preservation, according to a study in the February 2025 issue of The Spine Journal.

What is spinal mobility? Spinal mobility refers to the ability of your spine to move through different directions—whether ...

Record full-year 2024 prodisc® Total Disc Replacement (TDR) revenue of over $95 million in sales, up 38% over prior year.Full-year 2024 prodisc TDR sales broke records in both U.S. and International ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

Radiographs were scored using the modified Stoke Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine Score (mSASSS).14 According to this method, the anterior vertebral corners (VCs) of the cervical and lumbar ... ‘working’ ...

Your cervical spine, located in your neck ... you will have a thorough physical examination and diagnostic tests to determine the location and structure of your spine problem. You can also discuss the ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Penetrating craniovertebral junction (CVJ) injuries are rare. The mortality rate of these lesions is extremely high due to the complex anatomy of the region composed of a ...

The cooling fibers and open structure make it perfect for hot sleepers. The ability to play with the height makes it a better choice than most for neck pain. Sleep Number makes a cervical pillow ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...