Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability.Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from ...

Most of the time, low back pain is caused by strained back muscles. But in some cases, problems with your spine can lead to pain in your lower back. Examples of this include: Bulging or ruptured disks ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Romosozumab is superior to denosumab for increasing bone mineral density in the spine at 12 months ...

As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility. A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase ...

A slipped disk – also called a herniated, bulged, or ruptured disk – is a painful condition. While your spine can handle a lot of twisting, flexing, and supporting, it may give you trouble at some ...

New smart spine implants could be used in surgeries to lessen the patients' painful experiences. On the other hand, these new wireless implantable electronics might also help enhance spine bone growth ...

Loma Linda, Calif.-based Bones and Spine Surgery has opened its new Loma Linda Surgical Institute, which is the first ASC in the Inland Empire region to offer outpatient robotic spine surgery. The ASC ...

Think of your spine as a tall building designed to support weight and withstand daily pressures. Now, imagine adding extra floors without reinforcing the foundation—cracks begin to form, the structure ...