This is because they carry a larger load transmitted from the top of the head down to the lower spine. Another reason why the lumbar bones are larger than the cervical and thoracic vertebrae is that ...

Discussion: A meta-analysis highlighted the significant advantages of robotic spine surgery over traditional freehand techniques, including a notably lower complication rate (4.83% vs ... include ...

Donald Trump on Monday took oath as the 47th President of the United States at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This ...

Cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) can lead to significant respiratory complications, often necessitating mechanical ventilation and, in some cases, tracheostomy. The impact of CSCI on respiratory ...

Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) of the lumbar region may be accompanied by thoracic fractures. Treating only the lumbar fractures can lead to worsening of the thoracic ...

Additionally, we developed a system using these detection algorithms to automatically calculate spinal vertebra growth scores, providing a valuable tool for researchers to assess drug efficacy.

Results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed tibial tubercle osteotomy with vs. without distalization yielded similar postoperative outcomes for patients with patellofemoral ...

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Jagmeet P. Singh, M.D., D.Phil.; Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, M.D.; Nihar R. Desai, M.D.; Finlay A. Mcalister, M.D., M.SC.