Lumbar retrolisthesis is when parts of your spine, known as vertebra, slip backward on one another. This puts a lot of pressure on the vertebra and various parts of the spine, causing leg and back ...

Posteriorly, the bony arch encircles the spinal canal (Fig 1). It is composed of transverse processes, facet joints, two pedicles, two laminae, and a spinous process. In the lumbar spine, the bony ...

Knowing a patient's symptoms helps radiologists in lumbar spine MRI interpretation and diagnosis, according to a study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North ...

Gerdan V, Akar S, Solmaz D, et al. Initial diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation is associated with a delay in diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. J Rheumatol . 2012;39(10):1996-1999.

Hyperlordosis refers to an excessive curvature of the lower spine just above the buttocks, resulting in a C-shaped spine. It can cause pain and muscle problems. In this article, we look at the ...

Spinal stenosis — also called vertebral stenosis — is a condition in which spaces in your spine become too narrow, often causing pain or numbness. Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis ...

Thoracic mobility plays a big role in posture, remaining upright, and the ability to breathe fully. Immobility in this area can result in stiffness, pain in the neck or lower back, difficulties ...

Knowing a patient's symptoms helps radiologists in lumbar spine MRI interpretation and diagnosis, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North ...

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), also referred to as a herniated disc, is a common spine pathology that occurs approximately 95% of the time at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level (Fisher et al., 2004; Asch ...