Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Spanish registry IDs predictors of low back pain improvement

(HealthDay)—For patients with acute or chronic low back pain (LBP), predictors have been identified for clinically relevant improvements in LBP, pain down the leg (LP), and disability at three months, according to research ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Post-laminectomy spine strength can be predicted

(HealthDay)—Following lumbar laminectomy, loss of strength and shear stiffness (SS) can be predicted in the human lumbar spinal segment using measurable parameters, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Belt to prevent and rehabilitate lower back pain launched

FIK, Tecnalia and BTS launch a belt to prevent lower back pain problems and provide rehabilitation at home and at work. The Lumbia device can be used for patient´s assessment, and for therapy during postural reeducation.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Disc degeneration tied to severe abdominal aortic calcification

(HealthDay)—Greater abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) severity, faster AAC progression, and higher mortality are seen for older men with severe disc degeneration, according to a study published in the May issue of Arthritis ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Kineflex-L, CHARITE artificial discs yield similar outcomes

(HealthDay)—The Kineflex-L Disc and the CHARITE artificial disc produce similar outcomes in patients undergoing lumbar total disc replacement (TDR), according to a study published in the May 20 issue of Spine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis tied to disc degeneration

(HealthDay)—Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is associated with disc degeneration as well as facet arthrosis, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New tools for back pain prevention

European researchers and clinicians are working hand in hand to unveil the mechanisms leading to back pain, likely the most widespread chronic pathology among humans. Until recently, it was assumed that disc degeneration ...

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