Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a pathological condition characterized by anomalous ossification. Individuals affected by OPLL frequently exhibit clinical manifestations, ...

Dialysis-related amyloidosis (DRA) can lead to various degenerative conditions but rarely involves the spine with a spinal cord compression. The authors describe a progressive tetraparesis (AIS-B) in ...

Cervical cord compression, a condition involving the spinal cord gradually becoming compressed/squeezed from wear and tear, is among the common age-related spine health issues that often affect those ...

The Hoffman test, also known as the Hoffman sign test, lets your doctor know whether there are compression — or pressure — problems in your spine near your neck. During this brief examination, your ...

Cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy are neurologic conditions. They both originate in the neck and cause a loss of function. Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord ...

A 73-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with neck pain and bilateral shoulder pain that had persisted for several weeks, progressive loss of function, and 3 days of weakness in his right arm.

A laminoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves opening a section of the lamina, a bony structure that sits on top of the spinal canal.

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.

You know the feeling: slouching over your laptop like a WFH gremlin, neck craned forward, shoulders practically touching your ...