Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Triple fusion neck surgery, or three-level cervical fusion, is a major surgical procedure that addresses certain neck issues. It involves fusing multiple vertebrae in the cervical spine, eliminating ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A new surgical procedure is providing hope for those suffering from chronic neck pain. The anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) is a breakthrough operation that promises ...

If you experience weakness and a loss of fine motor function in your arms and hands after neck trauma, you may have a spinal cord injury called central cord syndrome. This type of injury can disrupt ...

(WNDU) - When someone suffers a severe spinal cord injury, most of us think about the impact on their arms and legs. But spinal cord injuries often affect breathing. In fact, breathing issues are the ...

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Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop in the spinal canal. These growths can originate from either the spinal cord itself or the bones that surround the spinal cord. Spinal cord tumors make up ...