Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vertebral body tethering may not improve major Cobb angle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Curve progression greater than 5° occurred in 43% and 50% of patients at 1 year and 2 years, respectively, after ...

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest movable bones of the backbone. Their large size and bone strength is necessary because these vertebrae support more weight than the upper two segments of the ...

The study included children and adolescents, and it found decreased vertebral height and depth among both groups of patients compared with healthy controls. Young patients with spinal muscular atrophy ...

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was injured on Tuesday after slipping and falling on wet stairs at a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula. Reports indicate he broke some ribs and fractured his T7 ...

Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity affecting pediatric patients. A posterior spinal fusion (PSF) is the gold standard treatment for patients with curves exceeding 45 degrees, but the ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...

Block vertebrae is when two or more vertebrae are fused. It’s present from birth and can cause pain and reduced range of motion. Treatment may include medications, physical therapy, or surgery. Your ...

Facet arthropathy is another name for osteoarthritis in your facet joints. It's a type of arthritis in the facet joints of your spine. These joints allow you to turn and bend your spine and are ...