Fred Hutch researchers have created a gene-expression map of glial cells of the tiny worm, C. elegans, adding the missing ...

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

Doctors diagnosed him with severe cervical disc herniation from C3 to C7, a hunched cervical spine, and compression causing spinal cord damage at C5 and C6. Additionally, his lumbar spine showed ...

He elaborated, “When the head is held in a neutral position, it exerts a load of approximately 4.5 to 5.5 kg on the cervical spine. However, as the head tilts forward, the strain increases—at ...

Cervical pain causes pain in the neck and upper part of the spine. However, in some cases, it can affect other areas of the spine, causing complications. Written by: Sushmita Sharma ...

Cervical cancer can spread to the spine, causing bone pain, nerve issues, and leg weakness. Understanding the link between back pain and cervical cancer, along with red flags, is vital for early ...

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

More information: Dario Pfyffer et al, Prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury: a longitudinal, multicentre, retrospective cohort study, The Lancet Neurology (2024).

Inosys Korea Co. Ltd. gained U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for Unispace, a cervical spine cage manufactured with 3D printing technology. Unispace can be used during spinal fusion surgery, Busan-based ...

Cervical spine The cervical spine consists of the first seven vertebrae at the top of the spine. These vertebrae are the smallest in the vertebral column. They are known as C1–C7.