On evaluation and MRI scans, the patient was found to have an intra-dural spinal tumor at the level of L2-L3. He said that usually such tumors are removed with a 10 cm long incision in the back ...

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

It is used to diagnose neurological conditions such as a brain tumor, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and spinal muscular atrophy. The Neurological and Cognitive Examination Primary ...

Kyla Barton, 14, suffered paralysis from the waste down after two of three scheduled surgeries at Mayo Clinic to remove a tumor ... her spinal cord during a series of corrective back surgeries.

Histopathological analysis of the resected tissue suggested a neoplastic tumor. Figure 1 ... reported MS/APL with a spinal intradural mass as the first manifestation, and the patient usually presents ...

These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many muscles and ligaments. The lumbar region is located between the thoracic (chest) ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

All but one of the patients saw their tumors shrink or stop growing after receiving infusions once a week for eight to 12 weeks. Scientists also tested the therapy on five monkeys with liver ...

Dr. Matoska says that baby cobra is a great lower back stretch to start with. It helps with spinal flexibility and mobility while strengthening the lower back muscles. 1. Lie down on your stomach ...

A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal disinhibition — disruption of the spinal cord’s inhibitory systems that modulate pain signals — in people ...

The tissue adjacent to a tumor behaves differently than areas farther away: The tumor’s cancerous cells influence their surroundings, blocking the body’s immune defenses and creating a sort of haven ...