Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability.Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from ...

The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs and support your rib cage. Excessive curvature in the thoracic spine, called hyperkyphosis, can cause pain and may happen after a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Evrysdi, a survival motor neuron 2-directed RNA splicing modifier, both sustained and improved motor function at ...

Blocking a specific enzyme and putting more oxygen through the spinal cord produces better blood flow, ultimately improving motor function such as walking, neuroscientists have found. A new discovery ...

The obturator nerve is a large, multibranched nerve that travels through your pelvis to your inner thigh. This nerve helps you feel sensations like temperature and pain in your lower limbs. It also ...

Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (EMISS) is a groundbreaking advancement in spine care. Utilizing specialized instruments and endoscopic cameras, EMISS substantially reduces tissue ...

The least-squares mean difference in the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale-Expanded change from baseline at 12 months was 1.8 points for those 2 to 12 years receiving apitegromab vs placebo.