The spinal neuronavigation is an advanced medical technology that is designed to improve the accuracy of spinal surgery ...

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may protect against vertebral fractures in people with diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a recognized risk factor for vertebral fractures, which can lead to long-term disability and increased ...

Traditional neck collars may seem harmless, but experts say repeated pulling can restrict your pet's oxygen passage.

For decades, spine surgeons relied on the tried-and-true, gold-standard, time-honored, “let’s poke the spine with a sharp needle” method — aka the vertebral biopsy — to confirm malignancy. Effective?

In this cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use was associated with significantly lower risks of vertebral compression fractures and related ...

Abstract: Accurate and efficient vertebrae localization and detection in X-ray images are essential for diagnosing and treating spinal diseases. However, most existing methods struggle with the ...

A Harvard study reveals that height loss begins earlier than most people think — but nutrition, exercise, and smart lifestyle ...

Abstract: An accurate identification and localization of vertebrae in X-ray images can assist doctors in measuring Cobb angles for treating patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. It is useful ...

In osteoporosis, bones become porous, unstable, and lose density. Learn about the symptoms that indicate bone loss here. Photo: Getty Images/CreVis2 Osteoporosis refers to the loss of bone density in ...

Fat tissue stem cells have shown a remarkable ability to heal spinal fractures and restore bone strength in rats. The discovery could pave the way for safer, less invasive treatments for osteoporosis ...