While wrong-site spinal surgeries are rare, the ramifications of a mistake can be devastating for patients, providers and health systems. Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is taking systemwide action ...

Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of ...

Anatomy of the spine The spinal column, also called the vertebral or spinal canal, is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks and classified into distinct areas. The cervical area ...

N Am Spine Soc J. 2022;25:e100140. 8. Addai D, Zarkos J, Bowey AJ. Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Childs Nerv Syst. 2020;36(6):1111-19. 9. Wang Y, ...

HSS Spine clinical studies examine patient demographics, spine imaging, type of surgery, and patient-reported outcome measures , which are questionnaires we give our patients. In a clinical study ...

Spine anatomy. The spine, or backbone, is the center of support for the upper body. This column of bones and cartilage extends from the base of our skull to the pelvis, enclosing and protecting the ...

All the cases were documented with anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the thoracic spine and computed tomography with axial, sagittal, and coronal slices. The fractures were classified as ...