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

Silent cells deep in your spinal cord may hold a surprising key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease. A ...

Bones called vertebrae make up your spine. Muscles and ligaments connect your vertebrae to each other. Between the vertebrae lie soft, flat discs that provide cushioning and support. Each vertebra ...

The spine is vital for movement and support. Disorders like disc herniation and scoliosis cause pain and stiffness. These conditions are often worsened by lifestyle factors. Early symptoms include ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

The Effect of Scoliosis Fusion on Spinal Motion Although nonoperated adolescents with scoliosis have normal spinal mobility, decreased spinal motion was documented in 34 patients who underwent spinal ...

In a new study, researchers from France have revealed why people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) often develop serious ...

From overuse and injury to a genetic abnormality, there are many reasons why children and adults develop back conditions. While there are several factors that contribute to a back condition, which can ...

Robert A. Kayal, MD, FAAOS is the founder, president and CEO of Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC, chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Patient Care Associates, LLC and chief of the Department ...

Spinal vascular malformations, also known as spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), are the result of an abnormal connection between arteries and veins that occurs within the spinal canal or ...

Neurosurgeons go through a very long period of training. They also need to get their certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgery before they practice. This consists of a lengthy ...