Study design: A case report with long-term follow after a surgical procedure. Objectives: To describe a case of intradural arachnoid cyst secondary to a compression fracture in the thoracic spine and ...

Background: The prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral body fractures in Europe is 18–26%. Although most of these injuries can be treated conservatively, the underlying concepts have not been defined ...

Correspondence to: A J Walsh Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 289 Sutton Park, Sutton, Dublin 13, Republic of Ireland; walshajweircom.net Fractures of the spinal column during rugby ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Thoracic vertebral fracture' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Nicholas ...

Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors. As many of my ...