To determine the impact of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on fracture classification for low lumbar fractures (LLFs) compared to CT alone.This study was a retrospective review of 41 consecutive patients with LLFs who underwent CT and MRI within 10 days of injury. Three reviewers classified ...
In short, axPsA may be suspected in patients with PsA with—or without—chronic back pain (≥ 3 months) in any spinal location (cervical, thoracic spine or lumbar) Thus, after a thorough anamnesis and a physical examination aimed at detecting chronic pain (either inflammatory or mechanical)...
For those of you just tuning in: sudden and very scary symptoms led me to the ER in Brooklyn, where they performed a lumbar puncture to rule out certain conditions. Truthfully, it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. It’s not supposed to be a painful procedure, but for...
When adults lose the normal curve of their spine, they might get a condition called adult idiopathic scoliosis. This is one type of scoliosis that can continue into adulthood. It can affect the upper spine (thoracic) or the lower spine (lumbar). As a result, adults may lean forward to re...
Lumbosacral referral: Pain originating from the lower back and pelvis, often felt in nearby areas like the hips or thighs. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the lower spine, often resulting in back and leg pain or difficulty walking. Lumbar Radiculopathy: Irritation of nerves in the lower ...
Lumbar foraminal stenosis.This is another common type of foraminal stenosis. The lumbar spine is located in your lower back. This is another very mobile area of yourspine. It also has to hold up a lot of weight. What Causes Neural Foraminal Stenosis?
The Active THUMS contains multiple 3D skeletal muscle reconstructed from MRI data that can change their shape due to contractible, interwoven 1D Hill-type muscle ele- ments that share nodes with the 3D solid muscle elements. In consequence, this also leads to a change in muscle stiffness. This...
Lower Back Secondary muscles worked: Calves How to Squat with Proper Form Place the bar on your upper back. Inhale and brace your core slightly, and unrack the bar. Take two steps back, and adjust your foot position. Squat as deep as possible with good technique. ...
Sciatica is a common pain condition that can come and go during life. In our post, we discuss how to test if you have sciatica and how to treat it.
The Active THUMS contains multiple 3D skeletal muscle reconstructed from MRI data that can change their shape due to contractible, interwoven 1D Hill-type muscle ele- ments that share nodes with the 3D solid muscle elements. In consequence, this also leads to a change in muscle stiffness. This...