They can also replace other forms of pain management, such as opioids, which can be addictive. January: A long-term study of Saluda Medical’s Evoke spinal cord stimulator found most patients had ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

“Similar to losing a loved one, there is a sense of deep and profound loss,” says Natalie Hale-Larsen, DPT, a spinal cord specialist at Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital at the University of ...

Paralyzed spinal injury patients have been offered fresh hope - thanks to ground-breaking advances ... The research team explained that the technology relies on a fully implanted spinal cord ...

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.

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 ...

SCI diagnosis and potential recovery rely on extensive clinical examinations and advanced imaging, a time-consuming, costly process that is especially challenging for patients with SCI-related ...

These technologies are especially appealing to patients with conditions such as degenerative disc disease and lumbar spinal stenosis. Minimally Invasive Surgeries Drive Market Growth Minimally ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...