Cervical and lumbar stenosis are the most common forms, with lumbar spinal stenosis affecting more than 200,000 adults in the United States. Anatomy of the spine and the mechanics of spinal stenosis ...
It originates from five spinal "roots"—C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1—which merge and then separate into ... American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Body anatomy: Upper extremity nerves. Johns Hopkins ...
Spinal arthritis is the inflammation of the joints between the bones in your spine or the joints connecting your spine to your pelvis. Spinal arthritis can be caused by autoimmune diseases, wear and ...
The advantages of laser spine surgery are multi-faceted, offering significant benefits to patients. As a minimally invasive procedure, it results in less bodily trauma and consequently, a reduced ...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...