The spinal cord is the bundle of nerve tissue that extends from your brain and runs down ... University of Rochester Medical Center. Anatomy of the spine. Prather H, Cheng A, Steger-May K, Maheshwari ...

The thoracic spine serves many functions. It protects the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves that extend from your brain to the body. It provides an attachment point for your ribs and helps with ...

Cancers that spread to the spine move to the bone marrow of the vertebral column by way of blood vessels. Spinal cord compression can also occur through direct tumor extension, which is frequently ...

Spinal tumors in children are very rare. They can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non cancerous). As spine tumors grow, they can put pressure on the spinal cord, resulting in neurologic symptoms.

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 ...

Introduction: Congenital vertebral malformations are common developmental abnormalities in screw-tailed brachycephalic dog breeds. Subsequent vertebral instability and/or vertebral canal stenosis ...

Brain Scan Predicts Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Surgery Dec. 3, 2024 — A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The result ...

Spinal cord injuries dramatically reduce a person’s mobility and independence, but a new device could aid rehabilitation efforts. Onward Medical received Food and Drug Administration clearance ...

By using a genetically modified rabies virus, they pinpointed connections from the brain to these diverse “switchboard operator” cells in the spinal cord. The atlas highlights how brain signals ...

Most people who come to Ohio State Spine Care don't require surgery. Some lifestyle changes may also help improve your condition. If less invasive treatments aren’t successful at treating your spinal ...