The Sultanate of Oman has secured third place worldwide in the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in ...

Background: Reliable assessment of spinal fusion remains a significant challenge due to the absence of universally accepted radiological criteria. Despite the widespread use of spinal arthrodesis and ...

The global MRI systems market is witnessing robust growth, propelled by technological advancements, rising chronic disease prevalence, and demand for non-invasive diagnostics. High-field MRI and AI ...

From the advent of new innovations to shifting care models, healthcare leaders reflect on what words and trends will define the spine surgery field in 2026. The 22 leaders featured in this article are ...

Consensus criteria for postoperative spine infection unite wound, imaging, biomarkers, histology, and microbiology, including a pathognomonic culture rule, enabling more consistent diagnosis and ...

When CMS quietly updated the Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) for CPT 64772 from two to six units for 2026, it didn’t make headlines, but it should have. This change isn’t simply a coding adjustment. It ...

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered a practical way to detect and fix common labeling errors in ...

A lumbosacral spine X-ray is an imaging test that helps your doctor view the bones of your lower back. It uses small amounts of electromagnetic radiation to help healthcare professionals evaluate bone ...

Spinal stenosis is a back condition that may cause difficulty walking. Exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes may improve lower back strength and posture to help manage the condition. Spinal ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive biomedical imaging technique that uses a strong oscillating magnetic field to induce endogenous atoms such as hydrogen, or exogenously added contrast ...

A spinal cord injury consists of damage to the spinal cord that results from external trauma including accidents, falls and sports-related injuries, rather than a degenerative disease. The effects of ...

Cui, J.X., Liu, K.H. and Liang, X.J. (2026) A Brief Discussion on the Theory and Application of Artificial Intelligence in ...