Groundbreaking study reveals potential of spinal cord stimulation to improve mobility in patients with muscle-wasting disease ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

Arthritis neck pain can sometimes be severe and may lead to muscle spasms and shooting pains in the shoulders, back, legs, thighs, and buttocks. If nerves are compressed by collapsing spinal bones, ...

The procedure, called endoscopic lumbar discectomy, involves making an incision as small as 8mm wide, and using an endoscope to view inside the patient and remove a prolapsed disc or free up spinal ...

The company’s technology aims at the protein tyrosine phosphatase sigma (PTPs), a critical neural receptor which suppresses nerve regeneration in patients suffering from spinal cord injury and other ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new FDA-approved device is bringing hope to people who have suffered spinal injuries and helping them regain function they thought was lost. 12 years ago, Jessie Owens was in ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments.

Using a high-frequency waveform, the device activated Owen’s sensory nerves. As the current reached her spinal cord, Owen’s sensory nerves were able to make direct connections to her motor ...

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

Stryker reached an agreement with family investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers to sell its U.S. spinal implants business for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced Tuesday. The newly formed ...