Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include pain or stiffness in the neck or back, balance issues, or a ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8.2% of American adults have chronic severe back pain. Sometimes, the pain ...

"In most spinal cord injuries in animals and in people, the spinal cord is not completely severed, but is more likely to be crushed," he says. "It is this crushing or compression of the spinal cord ...

Sherin Raj, a 20-year-old from North Paravoor, has bravely pursued her MBBS dreams despite battling congenital kyphoscoliosis ...

Kochi: Every journey has its share of hurdles, but for Sherin Raj from North Paravur, who was diagnosed with congenital ...

ITDD helps effectively manage chronic pain and spasticity in some patients but requires adherence to best practices and a ...

If the vertebral column in this region narrows, it can put pressure on the spinal cord and cause neurological problems. The vertebral canal in the neck can narrow over time due to age-related changes, ...

PGI has successfully completed three cervical spine disc replacements, relieving patients suffering from degenerative ...

The APN can favorably affect a patient's quality of life through timely recognition of early signs and symptoms of SCC. The current emphasis on pain control for oncology patients ought to increase ...