Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Slight edema of the right leg and ankle was noted ... On the 7 th hospital day a laminectomy, with decompression of the cervical spinal cord, was performed. It was considered a very important ...

If these break open, they release bacteria into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the liquid that cushions the brain and spinal cord. This triggers a severe immune response, leading to swelling and ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe traumatic condition that frequently results in various neurological disabilities, including significant sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunctions. Ferroptosis, a ...

Indicators of a successful SCI model included immediate tail spasms, involuntary hind limb and torso movements, subsequent hind limb paralysis, and observable spinal cord swelling and hemorrhage.