Scoliosis affects around 6 to 9 million people in the U.S. and causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. While it can be mild and manageable for some, it can also be severe and disabling for others. Here’s what you need to know about scoliosis.
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This article will give you a simple, clear breakdown of what ankylosing spondylitis is, what causes it, how to identify it, and what treatment options are available.
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Just as it sounds, spinal stenosis is a condition that affects the spine by narrowing the spinal column and compressing the spinal cord. To learn more about spinal stenosis, read this article on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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While kyphosis can affect people of all ages, it most commonly occurs in older adults—specifically women—and is caused by osteoporosis. But this is just one of many different causes of kyphosis. Read on to learn more about other causes, the different types, as well as symptoms to look out for, and how it can be treated.
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A new study published in Brain, A Journal of Neurology has shown amazing results helping paralyzed dogs walk again. The report titled “Autologous olfactory mucosal cell transplants in clinical spinal cord injury: a randomized double-blinded trial in a canine translational model.” was authored by Nicolas Granger, Helen Blamires, Robin J. M. Franklin, and Nick D. Jeffery. Read […]
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A new study published in the online edition of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques on Sept. 6 reports that the majority of patients with spinal synovial cysts that undergo surgery have excellent or good outcomes. The research was conducted by a team led by Dr. Steven Knafo of the Université of Paris-Descartes, and […]
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