New research at Arizona State University explores the evolution and function of the TRPM8 protein, aiming to develop non-addictive pain medications that avoid temperature regulation side effects, potentially revolutionizing chronic pain treatment.
Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral insufficiency fractures, occur when the density of the bone is insufficient to maintain its structural integrity in the setting of trauma or even minor events. VCFs most commonly occur in the lower half of the thoracic spine or upper half of the lumbar spine.
One-third of patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also have severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip—which is associated with worse spinal alignment and physical functioning, reports a study in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Spinal fusion is a surgical technique that permanently joins two or more of the spine’s vertebrae, or bones. It is a major procedure that requires extensive healing time for the bones to fuse fully and for the body to recover from the surgical trauma.
Typically, proprioception exercises aim to prevent injuries in athletes and maintain mobility in older individuals. Without proprioceptive training, older adults, in particular, may have a higher risk of falling.
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