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.

Understanding the spine and spinal injuries The spine, the backbone of the human anatomy, consists of 26 bone disks known as vertebrae. These vertebrae surround and protect the spinal cord, and ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord.

After practicing for a while and perhaps because his spinal cord wasn’t completely severed, Oskam, 40, can now take a few steps on crutches, even with the stimulators turned off.

Spinal tumors can give rise to many different symptoms depending on the size and location of the tumor. Typically, symptoms progressively arise and worsen as the tumor grows, causing compression of ...

In 2018, Courtine's team found that technology can stimulate the lower spine and help people with spinal-cord injuries walk again. After three years, Oskam's improvements plateaued.

Organised by Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute and the Spinal Cord Society (SCS), the two-day conference, attended by more than 600 participants, kicked off on October 26 in New Delhi. In ...

Spinal tumors develop when cells in or around the spine begin to grow irregularly. There are several types of spinal tumors, and doctors classify them on the basis of the location of their epicenter.

Gert-Jan Oskam was paralyzed in a biking accident in 2011. After rehab with an implant, he's been able to walk more than 330 feet at a time and climb stairs. CHUV / Gilles Weber A man paralyzed in ...