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 ...

Researchers conducted a multicenter, retrospective comparative cohort study using data from the Osteoporosis Aging Surveillance and Interventions project in Japan to evaluate the effects of various ...

Spinal complications are common effects of osteoporosis. These include spinal fractures and spinal stenosis. Medications, lifestyle changes, and exercises can help you manage osteoporosis and prevent ...

Corpectomy and laminectomy are two surgical options to treat neck and back pain. The procedures are similar, but a corpectomy is more complex and typically has a longer recovery timeline. Corpectomy ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. A novel synthetic bone graft showed noninferiority to ...

Objective MRI screening is increasingly used in elite cricket to support the early detection of lumbar bone stress injuries (LBSIs). However, its impact on injury outcomes and career trajectories ...