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The purpose of this study was to determine (i) if failing to achieve a PRO threshold at 1 year was associated with secondary operations at minimum 2-year follow-up and (ii) to determine which outcome measure and threshold have the highest association with future surgeries.

The purpose of our study is to evaluate medium- and long-term clinical outcomes of patients undergoing PAO with untreated intra-articular lesions evidenced by previous magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Determine the prevalence and characteristics of the intra-articular lesions by MRI. Evaluate the s...

Keeping your eyes up, moving often and making sure your spine is supported are some of the keys to a healthy workspace  and they don t require expens...

If you experience neck pain  especially when you sleep  you may want to consider changing your sleeping position, as it could make a major differenc...

Wondering,  why does my back hurt? You're not alone. Here, are the surprising culprits and the best ways to shut 'em down.

A FRAX score indicates the risk of a fracture in a person with osteoporosis. Doctors can use it to determine the best measures to prevent fractures and treat the condition.

The neck consists of seven small bones known as cervical vertebrae. These bones sit between the base of the skull and the top of the shoulders. A broken cervical vertebra is commonly known as a broken neck. It may also be called a cervical fracture.

Accidents, falls, and certain diseases can injure the spinal cord. How a spinal cord injury affects a person depends on two factors: the area of the spinal cord where the injury occurred and the severity of the damage.

Scientists have devised a spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform a sedentary job. After testing the program with 70 volunteers, the researchers have found that the exercises are not only efficient in diminishing the non-specific lower back pain, but...

A study of patients with chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation has found that microdiscectomy is superior to conservative non-surgical care with respect to pain intensity at six months of follow-up. This was the conclusion drawn by researchers at London Health Services (London, Canada) w...