NEW YORK (AP) Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1+ years. The team said Thursday that ...

A pinched nerve in the spinal region is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. This condition not only causes ...

October 4, 2010 — The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors approved and issued a clinical practice guideline for treatment of symptomatic osteoporotic spinal compression.

Limb tingling or numbness should not be ignored. These sensations may point to nerve issues. Spinal problems, carpal tunnel, or diabetes can be the cause. Diagnosis involves tests and imaging.

Are you tired of waking up every morning with the same nagging lower back pain? If so, you're not alone. Over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time, and millions more ...

Neural foraminal stenosis occurs when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows, causing nerve irritation and ...

Your spinal cord runs all the way down from the base of the brain to the lower back. The spinal canal, which consists of tissues, cartilage, and bone, covers the spinal cord and is tasked with ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1½ years. The team said Thursday that ...