Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented ...

Marine biologists have documented the first case of a whale shark surviving with a severe spinal deformity. The finding ...

Christopher Shaffrey, MD, has seen spine care evolve through rapid innovation.  But as outcomes and complication rates face greater scrutiny, the chief of the spine division at Durham, N.C.-based Duke ...

Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people.

Marine biologists have documented the first case of a whale shark surviving with a severe spinal deformity. The 20-foot whale shark was first encountered in 2010 at Ewing Bank, off the Louisiana coast ...

Adult spinal deformity surgery addresses a spectrum of complex conditions characterised by abnormal curvature or misalignment of the spine, predominantly seen in an ageing population. The disorder ...

Complex spine surgery involves careful coordination across disciplines, anticipation of complications, and decision-making incorporating numerous clinical and radiographic variables. As artificial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeons should understand the variabilities of biologic categories and how patient and procedure factors may ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NuVasive Inc. has announced the release of the Reline 3D posterior fixation system for pediatric spinal ...