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Lumbar spine anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...
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What to Know About Central Cord Syndrome?

What Is Central Cord Syndrome? Central cord syndrome is a type of incomplete spinal cord condition that affects the middle portion of your spinal cord. An incomplete spinal cord syndrome affects ...
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Spinal Cord Tumor

Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop in the spinal canal. These growths can originate from either the spinal cord itself or the bones that surround the spinal cord. Spinal cord tumors make up ...
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Drug curbs bone loss after spinal cord injury

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The bone drug Fosamax (also called alendronate) given soon after spinal cord injury prevents bone loss associated with the injury, a study suggests. People who've suffered ...
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HSS Bone Study Sheds Light on Complications After Spinal Surgery

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The microscopic structure of bone appears to predict which patients will experience poor outcomes after spinal fusion, according to a new study by researchers ...