Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and impact postural support in the spine – with a view to better understanding ...

Spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of one or more spaces within the spinal canal. It can develop due to age-related ...

Medtronic plc has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and breakthrough device designation for its Ligapass 2.0 ligament augmentation system in spine surgery. The surgical treatment is designed to ...

Bones called vertebrae make up your spine. Muscles and ligaments connect your vertebrae to each other. Between the vertebrae lie soft, flat discs that provide cushioning and support. Each vertebra ...

Medtronic’s line of devices to strengthen the spine just got a bit stronger itself. The medtech giant has secured what it says is the FDA’s first clearance for a device to perform ligament ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medical device maker Vertos Medical raked in $26 million on Wednesday in a Series C funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners. The company, which is based in Aliso Viejo, California, develops ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of arthritis that can lead to a complication known as “bamboo spine”. This results in widespread fusing of the bones in the spine. Bamboo spine is less ...