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Lumbar spine anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...
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VB Spine to acquire intraoperative spinal visualization platform

VB Spine has entered into an agreement with Robotron Surgical Technologies to acquire the SpineHawk platform.  The company will add Robotron’s single-use visualization-enabled spinal instruments, ...
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I Was Told My MRI Shows A Pinched Nerve. What Does That Mean?

Dr. Steven C. Ludwig answers the question: 'Pinched Nerve In An MRI?' — -- Question: I Was Told My MRI Shows A Pinched Nerve. What Does That Mean? Answer: The MRI scan is an imaging test that ...

Small daily habits, big anatomical consequences: What your body is becoming

Doctors explain how small daily habits like prolonged sitting, phone use, footwear and poor posture gradually reshape the ...
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2 spine misconceptions 1 surgeon wants to dispel

As spine surgery becomes more minimally invasive, Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, said he wants to address patient presumptions and focus on additional wellness approaches to healthcare. Dr. Okubadejo spoke ...
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Dr. Frank Phillips is First in the World to Use Augmented Reality Surgical Guidance in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush announced today that Dr. Frank Phillips, Professor and Director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Section of Minimally Invasive Spine ...