The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two 510 (k) clearances for implants which restore the integrity of ...

The family of a 13-year-old North Dakota girl has filed a federal lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic and two orthopedic surgeons ...

Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is a condition characterized by excessive movement between the first two cervical vertebrae (C1 and C2), which can lead to serious complications, including spinal ...

Rose's plan put the girl "at a high risk for spinal instability because of the nature of her spinal abnormality"; however, Rose never documented nor implemented a plan to protect her spinal cord ...

Stiff ligaments can also contribute to spinal instability and pain. Degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs can weaken their structure, making them more prone to herniation or bulging.

Dr. Patel: Disc prolapse, spinal canal stenosis, spine instability/ spondylolisthesis is common condition to cause back pain Can mental or emotional factors contribute to specific back pain ...

Rose’s plan put the girl “at a high risk for spinal instability because of the nature of her spinal abnormality”; however, Rose never documented nor implemented a plan to protect her spinal ...

Background Degenerative spinal stenosis and instability requiring multilevel spine surgery has been associated with large blood losses. Factors that affect perioperative blood loss include time of ...

Vertebrae that have been weakened due to osteoporosis can break even as a result of a low level of trauma. Spinal fractures can cause pain, instability and, in severe cases, paralysis. Whether or not ...