SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A groundbreaking spinal surgery brings a man a second chance to enjoy his life. ABC57 first brought you the news back in 2023 with a South Bend surgeon first in the country to ...

But currently in the United States, about 32% of babies are delivered by C-section — which means there's about a 1 in 3 chance of having to go that route.[1]#1 While any surgery should be taken ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

Experiencing a spinal cord injury is life-changing in nearly every aspect of a person’s well-being: physically, emotionally, and socially. The initial shock of the injury often comes with fear, ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Myelopathy refers to a cluster of symptoms that result from spinal cord compression. This can occur from trauma, inflammation, tumors, or the ...

The tech should improve recovery outcomes. In 2022, New Atlas reported on how an implanted spinal cord stimulator had enabled nine patients, paralyzed following a spinal cord injury, to walk.

The research team explained that the technology relies on a fully implanted spinal cord stimulator that delivers biomimetic electrical epidural stimulation. But unlike traditional functional ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

Organizing a tangle of cords is easier and less expensive than you might think. We show you how to tidy up your work and living spaces using household items you likely already have. I've been ...

The technology relies on a fully implanted spinal cord stimulator that delivers biomimetic electrical epidural stimulation (electrical epidural stimulation). Unlike traditional functional ...