The thoracic spine is part of your spinal column and is composed of 12 bones that are stacked one upon another. The thoracic spine is located between your cervical and lumbar spines, and it serves as ...

thoracic, i.e., T1–T13 vertebral bodies; and/or lumbosacral, i.e., L1–S3 vertebral bodies and cauda equina), the presence/absence of abnormal intramedullary signal, the pattern of epidural material ...

The top 5 most-viewed content from this year's American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference featured an interview with Monica Kraft, MD, ASTF, and coverage of multiple respiratory ...

After testing over 100 mattresses and evaluating each bed across key factors like support, firmness level and durability, we found the nine best mattresses for back pain. To ensure our list is as ...

These small joints connect each spinal vertebra to adjacent from the neck (cervical spine) all the way down through the lower back (lumbar spine). The cervical spine has seven vertebrae. The first two ...

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...

It is advisable to practice the techniques regularly, even after the pain has gone, to prevent back pain recurrence. If other options are not effective, these may be injected into the epidural ...

Like other similar injections, the lumbar epidural steroid injection works best the first time and becomes less efficacious with each injection. Surgically stabilizing the spine with four screws ...

Lower back pain can affect one's ability to move comfortably and function throughout the day. Medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, are available to manage pain and ...