When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s important that it is placed in ...

Maintaining a healthy spine as you age requires a comprehensive approach, including proper posture, regular exercise, and a ...

Ventris Medical earned FDA clearance to use its Backpack bone graft in intervertebral disc space. The bone graft earned its first FDA nod in January. Backpack is offered in two versions — one with ...

The spinal column is the structure that allows you to stand upright. It also helps you twist, bend, and otherwise alter your trunk and neck position. There are typically 24 movable bones in the spine ...

In January, Chan’s latest scan revealed increased bone mass. When she was first diagnosed, Chan’s spine had a bone-density score of –2.7 and her hip was –2.5. In people over 50 ...

The co-occurrence of these conditions increases the likelihood of symptoms and can make it harder to treat and correct the abnormal spinal curve. Under normal circumstances, the individual bones ...

Background: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury to visualize the research status, identify hotspots, and explore the ...

Together, the brain and spinal cord that extends from it make up the central nervous system, or CNS. What is the brain made of? Weighing about 3 pounds in the average adult, the brain is about 60% fat ...

The common cellular origin between bone marrow adipocytes (BMAds) and osteoblasts contributes to the intimate link between bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) and skeletal health. An imbalance between ...