A tethered spinal cord cannot move freely in the spinal canal because it is attached to tissues around the spine. The condition is often seen in infants, leading to pain and nerve damage that worsen ...

The diagnosis of a spinal cord tumor rightfully terrifies our patients, but it’s not just the tumor they worry about. They ...

Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop in the spinal canal. These growths can originate from either the spinal cord itself or the bones that surround the spinal cord. Spinal cord tumors make up ...

KUTV — For patients suffering from chronic, severe back pain that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments, a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) may offer new hope. Dr. Jeff Pence, Interventional Spine ...

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Johns Hopkins University have identified genetic mutations that may explain why some people develop a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...

A bruised spine, or spinal contusion, can be a serious injury that may cause disability. It can occur due to trauma damaging the tissue of the spine, resulting in bleeding, inflammation, and pain. The ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

Modern medicine can do a lot of amazing things. But if the nerve cables linking the human brain and spinal cord are severed, ...