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Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and AdultsByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on July 05, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifida is a congenital condit

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and AdultsByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on July 05, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifida is a congenital condit
An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal LesionsByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on April 19, 2024Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDA spinal lesion describes any area of abnormal tissue on the spin

An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal LesionsByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on April 19, 2024Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDA spinal lesion describes any area of abnormal tissue on the spin
An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of MyelopathyByLana BarhumUpdated on October 14, 2022Medically reviewed byEva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.Myelopathy is the result of an injury, neurological deficit, or inf

An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of MyelopathyByLana BarhumUpdated on October 14, 2022Medically reviewed byEva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.Myelopathy is the result of an injury, neurological deficit, or inf
What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?What to Expect When Undergoing This SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufa

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?What to Expect When Undergoing This SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufa
A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo
New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti
Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 09, 2023Medically reviewed byStella Bard, MDThe breakdown and regrowth of bone is a constant proces

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 09, 2023Medically reviewed byStella Bard, MDThe breakdown and regrowth of bone is a constant proces
What Is Spinal Tuberculosis?

What Is Spinal Tuberculosis?

What Is Spinal Tuberculosis?ByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTUpdated on May 30, 2023Medically reviewed bySmita Patel, DOTuberculosis (TB)is a bacterial infection that, if lef

What Is Spinal Tuberculosis?

What Is Spinal Tuberculosis?ByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTUpdated on May 30, 2023Medically reviewed bySmita Patel, DOTuberculosis (TB)is a bacterial infection that, if lef
What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped
Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba
Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowAlso known as spinal fusion surgeryByBlyss SplaneUpdated on February 29, 2024Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDScoliosis&n

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowAlso known as spinal fusion surgeryByBlyss SplaneUpdated on February 29, 2024Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDScoliosis&n
Developing a stem cell therapy to prevent amputations from critical limb ischemia

Developing a stem cell therapy to prevent amputations from critical limb ischemia

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyCollagen microgels—The concept of self-assembling stem cell therapy. Credit: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyCritical limb ischemia

Developing a stem cell therapy to prevent amputations from critical limb ischemia

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyCollagen microgels—The concept of self-assembling stem cell therapy. Credit: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyCritical limb ischemia