Persistent back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, balance issues, loss of bladder or bowel control, and unexplained ...

Originating in the cervical spine (C3 to C5), the phrenic nerves are vulnerable to injury as they travel down the neck and ...

What is Cervical Spondylitis? Cervical spondylitis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, is a condition affecting the cervical spine in the neck. It occurs due to wear and tear of the cartilage and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A brief application of a polymer commonly used in medicine and cosmetics has been shown to immediately repair damaged nerve membranes in live guinea pigs with severe spinal cord ...

It is protected by the vertebral column, a series of bones that surround and support it. In the cervical region, the spinal cord contains nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms, legs ...

Historically, posterior fixation and fusion have been the most popular method of internally stabilizing the cervical spine after injury. Although techniques such as wiring are effective for most ...

You might not be aware of the medical term kyphosis, but chances are you will have heard of a ‘Dowager’s Hump’, or its modern ...

Degeneration and stenosis – a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck (cervical spine) Nerve compression in the neck Avoid prolonged periods looking down at your phone, limit to short ...

OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center launches spine program led by neurosurgeon Houman Khosrovi, offering minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures.

Oct. 22, 2024 — Realizing a Phase I human clinical trial commencing to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of olfactory cell nerve bridges to treat chronic spinal cord ...

For instance, your doctor may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), muscle relaxers, or a cervical collar ... pressure on your spinal cord and nerve roots.