Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A clash between a government doctor and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Shahdol district has left the doctor hospitalized with spinal fractures, while the police officer ...

Thirty-five-year-old electrical engineer, Ajayi Nasiru, speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO about how a minor back pain turned into a devastating spinal injury, detailing his struggles and efforts to raise funds ...

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Spinal cord injuries are rising due to falls and accidents. Early symptoms are subtle, but late diagnosis can be ...

Saqib Hasan, MD, is a leader in endoscopic spine surgery in California, and he continues making strides in his practice. Dr. Hasan, of Walnut Creek-based Golden State Orthopedics and Spine, has used ...

Adults with mild autonomous cortisol secretion who undergo an adrenalectomy have a significantly reduced risk for vertebral ...

A Swiss research center is trying to use innovative technology to help restore bodily functions for paralyzed patients—and ...

An Ironman athlete, told she'd never walk again after an accident more than six years ago, is now part of an early clinical ...

A multicenter study finds that an AI tool can significantly improve the detection of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in routine CT scans, identifying fractures missed in over 30% of standard ...

Another option is decompression surgery, which can relieve pressure if the fracture is pressing on nerves or the spinal cord. Minor VCFs heal within 2 to 3 months with proper care, but treatment ...