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The thoracic spine is located in the middle part of your spine, between the cervical spine in your neck and the lumbar spine in your lower back. It consists of 12 vertebral levels, classified as T-1 to T-12 (“T” for “thoracic”). Any injury to the thoracic spine is considered serious and may be permanent, but…
The hand’s complexity lends itself to a number of injury possibilities. Its structure of bone, ligaments, and muscles create a versatile, dexterous appendage that is capable of intricate movements. The 27 bones in the hand are divided into three major types: metacarpal, carpal, and phalanges. The long tubes surrounding the fingers are sheaths. Fourteen bones…
Pain or stiffness in the neck can interfere with everyday activities. It is no surprise that neck pain is becoming increasingly common as people spend more time hunched over computer desks or watching videos on tablets and phones. Although there are many causes of neck pain, the most common reasons are bad posture, a pinched…
The spine is the long series of bones that surround the spinal cord, known as the vertebral column. The vertebral column is made up four parts. The neck is the cervical spine. The thoracic spine is comprised of the middle and upper back. The lumbar is the lower spine, and the sacral region is located…
With so many of us spending eight or more hours per day staring at a computer screen and then tilting our heads downward during breaks to check our cell phones, it can all contribute to a stiff neck. If you have pain or stiffness in your neck due to your daily routine, it is best…
The spine serves crucial functions in supporting the body and in protecting the spinal cord. Housed within the backbone is a bundle of nerves that coordinate electrical signals between the brain and the body. Since the spinal cord cannot regenerate once damaged, spinal injuries can leave a lasting, sometimes severe, impact on the patient’s lifestyle….
Deciding whether you want to get spinal surgery can be an intimidating decision. However, sometimes, it is necessary. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae and muscles and ligaments that connect them together to form a spinal column. The spinal column is the home to your spinal cord – which sits inside it….
Your spinal column is made up of 24 bones (vertebrae), ligaments, and muscles. The spine is supposed to sit completely straight in your back. However, some conditions can cause the spine to be out of shape. When this happens, your entire back can shift out of shape. Let’s take a look at two conditions that…
Achondroplasia – which literally translates to “without cartilage formation” – is a genetic disorder that results in dwarfism, meaning that a child who has achondroplasia will never achieve the same average height status as his or her peers. Achondroplasia is a congenital condition, meaning that children are born with it and usually can expect to…
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that forms in a baby’s spinal area during pregnancy. It is usually due to the spinal column and spinal cord not aligning correctly together. The neural tube is what becomes the infant’s brain and spinal cord, and their protective structures. Babies with spina bifida have an underdeveloped neural…
