Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...
Weakness or dysfunction in the structures of the hip can contribute to a wide range of running injuries, extending up into your lower back and as far down as your feet. Here's a quick anatomy lesson.
Anterior pelvic tilt happens when your pelvis rotates forward, forcing your spine to curve. Excessive sitting without enough exercise and stretching often causes it, leading to tight hip flexors and ...
Several things can cause front hip pain, including fractures, strains, and arthritis. To treat front hip pain, a doctor might suggest a combination of home remedies and pain relief medications. The ...
A hip replacement is a common surgical procedure that a surgeon will perform to treat a damaged hip joint. The operation involves replacing the joint with an implant, or a prosthesis. Hip replacement ...
A Mount Sinai study examined how sex-based pelvic anatomical differences affect S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screw placement and rod alignment in the coronal plane during spine surgery. It is commonly known ...
New Delhi | A Delhi hospital has performed a complex hip reconstruction surgery using a patient-specific 3D-printed implant on a 28-year-old man suffering from chronic infection and severe bone loss ...
Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...