Patients with back pain saved from X-ray radiation exposure by innovative motion evaluation tool
Those have undergone extensive back surgery and need repeated X-rays to monitor their progress may…
Surgery vs. non-invasive treatment – Which is better for herniated discs?
For patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term…
For spinal fractures, vertebral augmentation offers greater patient survival and overall cost savings
A study of 69,000 Medicare patient records led by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that people…
Identification of early-onset lumbar disc degeneration-associated mutation
Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is characterized by pain in the lumbar region of the spine…
Study shows that 'rocker sole' shoes, used worldwide to treat lower back pain, are no more effective than traditional training shoes
New research published in forthcoming issue of the journal Spine shows that 'rocker sole' shoes,…
Spinal compression fractures – a common cause of back pain
Spinal compression fractures are an often overlooked, but common cause of back pain. These small…
Analysis suggests saline shots may do just as well as steroids for lower back pain
New research from Johns Hopkins suggests that it may not be the steroids in spinal…
Brain abnormality 'predictor of chronic pain'
Scientists say that people who have a certain abnormality in their brain structure are more…
One of the first MRI-safe devices for pain, implanted by Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center
Neurosurgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among the first in the…
Hope for injection of cells to regenerate spine discs
Scientists have developed a new method of stopping or reversing disability and pain caused by…