Background Arteriovenous shunts below conus medullaris (AVS-BC) are understudied, particularly those associated with spinal dysraphism. This study aimed to refine the classification and management of ...

What is an MRI scan? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create images (pictures) of tissues, organs and other structures inside ...

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

Methods: In a cross sectional-study as a part of a retrospective case-control study, 36 patients (mean age 53.1 years) with clinically relevant osteoarthritis received standardized MRI (sag.

to accommodate the clinic. Guy Boswall says the clinic plans to recruit from across Canada and will try not to encroach on the MRI staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (Wayne Thibodeau/CBC ...

The next best thing: a great lumbar support pillow. The lumbar generally refers to your lower spine, or the lower back area, which is typically the part of the body that’s under the most stress ...

Recovery from spinal stenosis surgery can vary based on what type of procedure was performed and the number of vertebrae operated on. Activity restrictions will be put in place during the initial ...

A doctor explained to reporters that a necessary procedure was performed to take out the knife lodged into the actor’s body, at the same time, addressed a “spinal fluid leak" caused by the injury. The ...

A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal disinhibition — disruption of the spinal cord’s inhibitory systems that modulate pain signals — in people ...

Actors who are members of SAG-AFTRA in good standing can soon cast their votes for the winners. Jon M. Chu's dazzling musical "Wicked" leads the way with five nominations, including individual ...