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

Spinal stenosis can occur in different regions of the spine, which are the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (lower back). In the cervical spine, spinal stenosis can cause symptoms such ...

Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) of the lumbar region may be accompanied by thoracic fractures. Treating only the lumbar fractures can lead to worsening of the thoracic ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

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 ...

Cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) can lead to significant respiratory complications, often necessitating mechanical ventilation and, in some cases, tracheostomy. The impact of CSCI on respiratory ...

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 ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Following the lead of previous work on mRNA-based vaccines, therapies for spinal cord injuries and more, the method relies upon mineral-coated microparticles to deliver mRNA that ...

aDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada bDivision of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health ...