Gene Expression May Help With Scoliosis Detection
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 28, 2016
Scoliosis is defined as the abnormal twisting of the spine that can present itself as a birth defect or develop during a person’s teenage years. Treatment outcomes are more successful if scoliosis is detected at an early stage, and researchers in Japan say they may have uncovered a new avenue to better identify problematic cases […]
Conus Medullaris Surgery For Lumbar Spine Pain
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 27, 2016
The spine is made up of a lot of intricate structures with complex names, and one such area that fits the bill is the conus medullaris. The conus medullaris is the cone-shaped structure at the base of the spinal cord. Oftentimes the conus medullaris is wedged between the end of the thoracic vertebrae and the […]
Obesity Complicates Lumbar Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 26, 2016
Obesity affects about 1 in 3 Americans, and the condition has been linked to a variety of health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. But obesity also has a big impact in the operating room. Not only does obesity contribute to a higher economic burden on the healthcare system, but it’s also […]
Infant Spine Development – From The “C” Curve to the “S” Curve
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 25, 2016
Everyone wants to give their newborn the best chance to grow into a physically healthy adult. Between prenatal vitamins and regular checkups, there are a number of ways to ensure your child’s development gets out on the right foot. One of the structures that undergoes the most change during your child’s first year is […]
4 Tips For Avoiding Spine Injuries At The Lake
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2016
The weather is warming up, and soon people will be flocking to Lake Harriet or hooking their boat up to the truck to head up to the cottage for the weekend. Few things beat a Saturday on the lake, but unfortunately, thousands of people end up in the emergency department or on the operating table […]
Mindfulness May Help Treat Some Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2016
Back pain is triggered by your brain’s response to firing neurons, so in essence, back pain really is “all in your head,” but a new study suggests that we may be able to train our brain to ignore some painful sensations in the spine. Mindfulness Study Although the study is relatively small in its size […]
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Spine Surgery Recovery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 19, 2016
Everyone wants to make a speedy recovery after spine surgery, but sometimes we do things that knowingly and unknowingly sabotage our chances of a quick rehabilitation. The problem is that most people are undergoing spine surgery for the first time, so they don’t know exactly what activities to participate in and what they should avoid. […]
What is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 18, 2016
Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal in your neck begins to narrow. The spinal canal is home to the spinal cord, which is a collection of nerves that run from your lower back to your brain. These nerves are essential to normal function, as they allow us to feel sensations, to […]
