For the first time in five and a half years, Emily Farmer literally has her head on straight. The 33-year-old Rigby woman is ...

A study investigated the incidence of postoperative urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients undergoing spinal fusion for ...

Vadodara: A 36-year-old man with a rare condition—a crossed, non-fused, ectopic kidney—successfully underwent percutaneous ...

The star athlete needed scoliosis surgery to attach a metal rod to her spine. Ridge said, “I have it for the rest of my life because it’s fused to my spine. Basically, it just keeps it ...

She does it all with a smile, despite going through a scary medical situation as a junior. The star athlete needed scoliosis surgery to attach a metal rod to her spine. Ridge said, “I have it for the ...

And although it’s rare, if you have severe axSpA, the bones in your spine can eventually fuse. This causes a permanent loss of motion and increases your risk of fractures. “The fused spine can ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory condition that can cause your ribs to become swollen, stiff, or even fused to your spine or breast bone as the condition progresses. You may first ...

After your scoliosis diagnosis, you’ll be referred to an orthopedic doctor, who will work with you to determine the best way to treat your curved spine. How your condition is managed depends on ...

Likewise, people with poor posture from fused bones may require an osteotomy. During this procedure, a surgeon will cut and realign the bones in the spine. Treatment relies largely on how severe ...