Cracking joints, including the neck, occurs due to gas bubbles releasing in the synovial fluid. While occasional cracking is ...

“The position of your knees while sleeping affects the position of your hip, pelvis and spine. Putting a pillow between your ...

Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...

The pathophysiology of cervical disk disease is the same as in other areas of the spine. [36] There are differences in the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical and lumbar spine. The ...

Extracapsular cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation is the most commonly billed Medicare procedure at ASCs, according to the latest report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.

Objectives Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term ...

When this happens, they can collapse and lead to facet joint pain. The facets are located between each vertebra at the back part of the spine. When the discs and the facets rub against each other, you ...