Study design: A case report of thoracic spinal cord compression in a 34-year-old male with beta-thalassemia is reported. Objectives: In patients with thalassemia, neurologic complaints should lead to ...

NEW YORK (AP) Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1+ years. The team said Thursday that ...

Limb tingling or numbness should not be ignored. These sensations may point to nerve issues. Spinal problems, carpal tunnel, or diabetes can be the cause. Diagnosis involves tests and imaging.

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, a tubular structure which encloses the spinal cord. Narrowing of the spinal canal leads to compression of the spinal cord ...

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, ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward treating spinal cord injuries that cause paralysis. In lab dishes, researchers at Northwestern University grew tiny organoids of the human spinal cord. Then, ...

A pinched nerve in the spinal region is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. This condition not only causes ...

Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery with the Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic at MountainStar Healthcare’s St. Mark’s Hospital ...

For months, 67-year-old Margaret Onyango’s world shrank. The grandmother from Bumala, Busia county, found herself trapped by agony; a sharp, shooting pain in her back made walking, standing, or even ...

Are you tired of waking up every morning with the same nagging lower back pain? If so, you're not alone. Over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time, and millions more ...