Chronic neck pain is a common condition that effects middle-aged to elderly patients and their quality of life. The cause ...

Objective Lifting postures are frequently implicated in back pain. We previously related responses to a static load with intrinsic spine shape, and here we investigate the role of lumbar spine shape ...

The cervical spine showed alterations in both classes, with an increase, rectification, and inversion of the curvature with no statistical difference between them (p=0.533). Conclusion In this study, ...

Abstract: Motivated by the need to incorporate human spine mechanics into the design loop of a wearable spine-assistive device to prevent low back pain, this article presents a novel method to model ...

The new organoids were grown in the lab for up to 40 days, and they mimicked the central nervous system of an 11-week-old human embryo.

Spinal Disorders Various disorders can affect the spine, including scoliosis and lordosis (an inward curvature of the lower back). These conditions can cause discomfort and affect posture.

Flatback syndrome is where the spine loses its natural curvature and becomes flat over time. Symptoms include a forward-leaning posture and an inability to stand up straight.

Discover the spinal radiological anatomy of Macaca fascicularis and its comparison to humans. Explore similarities and differences, including degenerative changes.

Urp1 and Urp2 peptides, expressed in CSF-contacting neurons in the spinal canal, prevent abnormal curvature of the zebrafish spine.