Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Fact checked by Jillian Dara The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in ...

The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves strands that branch off from the left and right sides of the spinal cord through openings between each vertebra on the spinal canal. These nerve ...

It’s also one of the most important parts of anatomy ... between your first and second lumbar vertebrae, in the lower back. Not only does the spinal cord act as a hub for all nerve signals ...

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A new study found that high-frequency stimulation reduced spasticity, and improved patients' ability to walk after spinal ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating medical conditions, severely impacting quality of life and often ...

A new study reveals new insights into ependymal cells and astrocytes and offers a promising approach for future SCI therapies.