Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...

“Lower back pain can result after shoveling snow and is probably the most common injury suffered because of the mechanics involved,” Buschur said. “Repetitive bending, lifting, and ...

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Use this interactive 3-D diagram to explore an artery. Use this interactive 3-D diagram to explore a vein. Unlike arteries, veins contain valves. Veins need valves to keep the blood flowing toward ...

The main function of the spinal cord is to carry nerve signals between your brain and the rest of your body. This includes motor commands and sensory information. The spinal cord also helps coordinate ...

Spinal meningitis is the inflammation of tissues, called the meninges, that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It usually stems from an infection, leading to symptoms such as a stiff neck ...

BMD assessed in our study included lumbar [L1–L4 lumbar spine (LS)], total hip (TH), and femoral neck (FN) regions. Z-score was calculated on the basis of the reference tables corresponding to the ...