The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

“A spinal cord injury can change your body in an instant, but it doesn’t have to change your hope, your dreams, or your life.” World Spine Day reminds us of the significance of Spinal Health. The ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 30-year-old woman was evaluated because of back pain, leg stiffness, and falling. Tone was increased in ...

Injury to the spinal cord triggers a cascade of biological events that unfold within seconds and that proceed for months or even years. The events affect three major bodily systems: the nervous system ...