ASCs safe to perform transforaminal decompressions for lumbar foraminal & lateral recess stenosis, study shows Study investigators found readmission rates did not increase when transforaminal ...

Posteriorly, the bony arch encircles the spinal canal (Fig 1). It is composed of transverse processes, facet joints, two pedicles, two laminae, and a spinous process. In the lumbar spine, the bony ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to researchers’ findings, oblique MRI views of the cervical spine resulted in a significant reduction ...

The nerves in the spinal cord branch out to our limbs through openings in the spine called foramina. As we age, the bones and ligaments around these openings thicken and compress the nerves. This ...

From cervical to thoracic views, mastering radiographic positioning is key to accurate diagnosis and patient safety. Understanding anatomy, projection angles, and specialized views helps radiographers ...

Cervical spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal in the part of the spine present in the neck, known as the cervical spine. If the canal narrows significantly, it can put pressure on ...

Question: What is spinal stenosis? Answer: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal or the foramen where the nerves exit the spine. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord and ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in April of 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/5dSGWgWO2So Mike ...

Anthropologists confirm a direct link between upright two-legged (bipedal) walking and the position of the foramen magnum, a hole in the base of the skull that transmits the spinal cord. Anthropology ...

Revision spine surgery is among the most technically demanding work in the OR, and some spine surgeons have rethought their approaches to these cases. Three spine surgeons discuss their changes for ...