SLU scientist finds higher opioid doses associated with increase in depression
Scherrer hopes further studies will lead to improved pain managementPatients who increased doses of opioid…
Twin study lends new insights into link between back pain and depression
Genetic factors help to explain the commonly found association between low back pain and depression,…
Minimally invasive spinal fusion: Less pain, faster recovery, smaller scar
A minimally invasive spinal fusion back surgery results in less blood loss, less postoperative pain,…
Early imaging for back pain in older adults not associated with better outcomes
Older adults who had spine imaging within 6 weeks of a new primary care visit…
Low back pain and resting-state functional connection
The default mode network is a key area in the resting state, involving the posterior…
Vertebral augmentation device may offer first new treatment option in a decade for individuals with compression fractures
Individuals suffering from spinal fractures - caused by osteoporosis or weakened bones - now have…
Targeted treatment of back pain leads to 50% drop in work absence
Stratified or targeted care of back pain implemented by family doctors leads to 'significant' improvements…
Promising results from minimally invasive back surgery
Beaumont research findings published in the February online issue of Spine shows that patients who…
Ways to help manage chronic bone and joint pain
Musculoskeletal pain of the bone, joint and muscles is one of the most common reasons…
Quality and accuracy of information about vertebroplasty largely inaccurate on the net
Most websites with information on vertebroplasty - a procedure in which a special medical-grade cement…