Spinal vascular malformations, also known as spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), are the result of an abnormal connection between arteries and veins that occurs within the spinal canal or ...

Spine misalignment isn’t necessarily a cause for concern, but it can result in back pain if left unmanaged. If gentle exercises don’t offer any relief, talk with a healthcare professional about ...

An assistant professor of orthopaedics at Mount Sinai, Dr. Samuel Cho is a spine surgeon who specializes in treating complex spinal deformities. He performs surgeries for various conditions of the ...

A neurosurgeon who has spent his career helping people with severe spine problems stand up straight has spearheaded the creation of a new spinal deformity classification system. A University of ...

Complex spine surgery involves careful coordination across disciplines, anticipation of complications, and decision-making incorporating numerous clinical and radiographic variables. As artificial ...

Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine in both the lateral — scoliosis — and forward — kyphosis — directions. It results in a complex three-dimensional shape, leading to a noticeable ...

In experiments with genetically engineered and old mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the vast majority of low back pain in people may be rooted in an ...

Researchers have invented a new Robotic Spine Exoskeleton, a dynamic spine brace that enabled them to conduct the first study that looks at in vivo measurements of torso stiffness and characterizes ...

Abnormal posturing refers to rigid body movements and chronic abnormal positions of the body. This symptom isn’t the same thing as showing poor posture or slumping over. When a muscle contracts, the ...