There are three main types of spine curvature disorders, including: Lordosis. Also called swayback, the spine of a person with lordosis curves significantly inward at the lower back.

Spinal disorders often begin subtly, with symptoms that are easily overlooked, or dismissed as routine strain .

Diseases and Disorders that Affect the Cervical Spine Neck pain or pain in the head, shoulders, jaw, arms, or legs, and feelings of numbness or weakness are all common symptoms that may arise from ...

Abnormal spine curvature: Kyphosis (rounding of the upper back) or scoliosis (curving of the spine) Infection: An infection of the disc space can cause back pain. Infections are usually seen in ...

Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The upper part of the spine normally has a C-shaped curve. Kyphosis causes rounding of the upper back, or a hunchback. Kyphosis typically affects the ...

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

However, MRI often shows spinal abnormalities in individuals who do not have symptoms. Because the same abnormalities can occur in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, ...

Press release Ecully, July 3, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. SPINEWAY GMED approval for new production line dedicated to ESP prostheses First production of LP-ESP intervertebral disc prostheses Spineway, a ...

Barr, MD, PhD, recently entered the role of president of the North Carolina Spine Society, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.  Dr. Abd-El-Barr is a neurosurgeon at Duke Health, where he ...

CINCINNATI — A recent CT scan at MedVet revealed abnormalities in the spine of the Cincinnati Zoo's Galapagos tortoise Bruno. The zoo said Friday that 16-year-old Bruno was having a difficult ...