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First self-powered spinal implant can transmit real-time data from inside the body

A collaboration between civil engineering and neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh could change how spinal fusion ...
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What is spinal cord enlargement, why does it happen, and how to prevent it

Spinal bone growth can occur due to age or wrong lifestyle, but it can be controlled by timely attention, expert advice, and regular exercise. By taking care of the spine, we can not only avoid pain ...
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A 20-Minute Workout to Keep Your Body Limber

Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent future pain. Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent ...
The Conversation

Is spinal cord stimulation safe? Does it work? Here’s what you need to know if you have back pain

Christopher Maher holds a research fellowship funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council. Caitlin Jones does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...
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Effect of Torso Boundary Conditions on Spine Kinematic and Injury Responses in Head-First Impact Assessed with a 50th Percentile Male Human Body Model

Computational and experimental studies have been undertaken to investigate injurious head-first impacts (HFI), which can occur during automotive rollovers. Recent studies assume a torso surrogate mass ...