The narrowing can be central stenosis (referring to the main channel) or it can be foraminal stenosis (referring to the “exit ramp” for each individual nerve root). The condition can occur in the ...

Acute low back pain is a relatively common condition ... bending or prolonged sitting. The compromised nerve root is usually identified by noting the specific dermatomal distribution of the pain or ...

The thoracic dermatomes travel downward from where their nerves emerge from the spinal column and wrap around the torso. The first nine form relatively straight lines down the chest, while the lower ...

The spinal column consists of a series of vertebrae (made of bone) attached to each other by discs (made of soft collagen) and stabilized by a complex arrangement of ligaments, muscles and joints. The ...

Comparison of ulnar nerve conduction across the thoracic outlet in 30 normal individuals using caliper and steel tape measurements is reported. A difference of 11.3 m/s was noted between the two ...

The following is a summary of “Ultrasound-guided thoracic nerve blocks for emergency department patients with rib fractures: A review,” published in the January 2025 issue of Emergency Medicine by ...