The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends against vertebroplasty for acute compression fractures because of the high complication rate with the procedure. Vertebroplasty involves the use ...

A 73 year-old woman presented with severe back pain. Here neurological exam was normal other than severe paravertebral muscle spasm. Lumbar Compression Fracture: (Left) T1-weighted sagittal MRI of the ...

Very high coincidence of spina bifida occulta (SBO) has been reported more than in 60% of lumbar spondylolysis. The altered biomechanics due to SBO is one considerable factor for this coincidence.

Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...

Lumbar radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back that causes symptoms in the back and down the leg. Radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by the pinching ...

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A 72 year-old man noted chronic low back pain, worse with standing and walking. With prolonged standing, he would develop pain and numbness radiating down the posterior thighs and calves. Lumbar ...