2.1.1 Vertebral compression fractures are one of the most common types of osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporotic fractures are common in the elderly and particularly in postmenopausal women, but they can ...

A neurosurgeon at Comanche County Memorial Hospital is introducing two procedures to the hospital and the area to help ...

Kyphoplasty is a procedure that treats compression fractures in the spine. It relieves pain at the site, but some people may experience pain even after the procedure. Treating it includes taking ...

The Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee has considered this procedure and NICE has now issued a consultation document about its safety and efficacy. This has been issued for four weeks’ ...

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After undergoing a brief "new-age medical procedure" at a prestigious private hospital here, a 65-year-old Bihar woman who had suffered a spinal fracture has been given new life, according to medical ...

If you're a senior with back pain or who struggles to stand from a sitting position, it may be more than just muscle strain or arthritis. While those issues get a lot of attention, a common cause is ...