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 ...

Researchers have identified novel mechanisms regulating the development of the spinal column, which could inform new ...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified novel mechanisms regulating the development of the spinal column during ...

Early detection is important, as severe cases can cause back pain, impact heart and lung function and affect self-esteem.

This type of scoliosis has a high association with other abnormalities owing to the fact that the embryonic development of the spine is closely timed with that of the spinal cord and mesoderm.

When Michael Kelly, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at Rady Children's Hospital, is asked to explain how this spine-twisting disease affects adolescents differently from adults, he ...

The retropharyngeal approach is used to avoid the risks and limitations of transmucosal surgery. The standard Smith-Robinson approach does not allow complete exposure of the C3 body/disk in ...