Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that ...

Learn how ATTR-CM can cause spinal stenosis and back pain, what the diagnosis process looks like, and how to best treat and ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Russell Stamp was the first patient to undergo endoscopic spinal surgery at Sunderland Royal Hospital [South Tyneside and ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Many people ignore early back and neck pain until it worsens into serious spine disorders, experts warn. Conditions like disc ...

Back pain is among the most frequent reasons patients seek care at Neurosurgery Services of CMA. Although many patients attribute their back pain to a pinched nerve, the condition is often due to ...

Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop in the spinal canal. These growths can originate from either the spinal cord itself or the bones that surround the spinal cord. Spinal cord tumors make up ...

Miriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition. The 83-year-old actress discussed her ...

In general, complexity is the enemy of efficiency. When there are multiple different ways of doing things, it becomes harder to streamline processes (from an engineering or design point of view). From ...

A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized after a routine case of the flu developed into a rare neurological condition that left her unable to move her arms and legs.

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal conditions and treating a diverse range of athletes—from corporate executives to weekend warriors and high school competitors—I frequently encounter the ...