Return to work after traumatic spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries: a retrospective cohort study
This study aimed to determine the factors associated with return to work (RTW) after traumatic spinal fracture and spinal cord injury.
Researchers suggest changing gold standard of spine surgery from operative microscope to 3D exoscope
Researchers and neurosurgeons at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) retrospectively compared the operative microscope to the 3D exoscope in a recent study published in World Neurosurgery and found better outcomes among both surgeons and patients when using the exoscope.
Hip-focused physical therapy reduces chronic low back pain for older adults, finds clinical trial
When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.
How to prevent spinal stenosis
People can make lifestyle modifications to help prevent spinal stenosis. These may include maintaining a moderate weight, quitting smoking, and practicing appropriate posture.
Study links back pain to a subtype of cells in spinal `shock absorbers`
A new Cedars-Sinai study might have cracked the mystery surrounding the cause of a specific type of back pain. Almost 40% of the adult population experiences low back pain due to degenerating disks in the spine, but medical science hasn't understood exactly why the disks become painful.
Seated back pain stretches for seniors
A variety of factors including injury, inflammation, and activity can cause back pain in seniors. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help seniors prevent or manage their back pain.
The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain
Neck pain is common, but working on your posture and strengthening your spine can help.
What to know about screening for osteoporosis
Screening for osteoporosis can show if a person has low bone mass and can potentially develop osteoporosis. Doctors typically perform a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to detect if bones are weaker than usual.
Augmented reality pedicle screw navigation may be reliable, safe in spine surgery
Use of an augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw navigation system may be a reliable and safe tool for patients undergoing spine surgery, according to published results.
What can cause lower back pain?
Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
