Vertebral Column: Behavior & Development

Metastatic Spinal Lesions: Treatment

Anatomy of the Spinal Cord

Symptoms of Sciatica

Osteoporosis in Young Athletes

Osteoporosis & Spine Fracture

What should be done for osteopenia?

Most people are aware that osteoporosis is a disease characterized by “thinning” of the bones. The reduced bone density in osteoporosis is associated with a susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip and spine. In the U.S., it is estimated …

How are growth plate injuries treated?

Growth plates are narrow sections at either end of children’s long bones where growth in length occurs. Examples of bones in the developing skeleton with growth plates include the femur (thigh bone), the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna and …

Can soda really affect my bones?

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones lose strength and density. Results of studies have been inconsistent, but some point to soft drink consumption as having a negative effect on bone density. This has important implications to the more than …