Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and ...

Martinsburg, W. Va.-based WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has performed its first endoscopic spine procedure. The operation was performed by Adolfo Viloria, MD, a neurosurgeon with the WVU ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a ...

Spinal tumors in children are very rare. They can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non cancerous). As spine tumors grow, they can put pressure on the spinal cord, resulting in neurologic symptoms.

In some cases, the compression of the spinal cord can cause more serious symptoms like urinary or bowel incontinence, he adds. However, not everyone with degenerative disc disease will experience ...

Using neural stem cells could help treat spinal injuries once thought to be untreatable -- a new phase 1 trial has determined this approach is safe. A Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at ...

Maniar’s clinical interests include both nonoperative and operative treatment of conditions such as: He also cares for patients with spinal trauma using conventional and minimally invasive ...