Surgeons use a bony projection at the back of each vertebra called the spinous process to check the robot’s accuracy, laying ...

For decades, paralysis after spinal cord injury was largely treated as permanent. Patients might regain limited function through rehabilitation, adaptive devices or physical therapy, but once movement ...

Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve pressure along the spine and soothe related pain and discomfort. The phrase “spinal decompression” refers broadly to a set of nonsurgical and surgical ...

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, ...

Spinal extensions strengthen your back and help with posture. They can be done anywhere with or without equipment, Brigette Williams of Living Balanced says. Spinal extensions can be done on the ...

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spinal Elements, a spine technology company, today announced the release of its Clutch interspinous process device. This new product further enhances the breadth of ...

A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School has shed new light on how different sensations — from the soft touch of an electric toothbrush to the agony of stepping on a Lego — travel through our ...

The vertebrae that make up the cervical spine are the smallest seven within the spinal column. These bones give the neck structure, support the skull, and protect the spinal cord, among other ...

For the first time, a research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities demonstrated a process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues for spinal cord injury ...