CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs on July 15. The agency proposed removing 285 mostly musculoskeletal procedure codes from the inpatient-only ...

There is no study to compare intra-articular injection of steroid and local anesthetic versus local anesthetic blockade of L5 dorsal rami and lateral branches of S1–S3 nerve root as a method of ...

Once dismissed as “junk,” a group of RNA molecules has been found to help regrow damaged nerves in mice in new research. The ...

A noninvasive therapy delivering gentle spinal stimulation was shown to slow disease progression and extend survival in an ...

Learn to identify whether your back pain stems from muscle strain or spinal problems through location, symptoms, and movement patterns.

Nerves look blue in the reconstructed view of a genetically engineered mouse (left) whose neurons produce a fluorescent ...

Rats exhibit significant recovery of locomotor function following incomplete spinal cord injuries, albeit with altered gait expression and reduced speed and stepping frequency. These changes likely ...

for nerves. Spinal fusion: In this procedure, a surgeon may join two or more vertebrae together. Disk replacement: This procedure replaces herniated disks with artificial implants.

A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery outcomes following spinal cord injuries. The study, recently published ...

Right upper back pain can be caused by a wide range of conditions. Usually, these are treatable at home. Learn about the causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor.

Nervous system articles from across Nature Portfolio The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (motor nerves, sensory ...

Depression and chronic pain also share some of the same nerve pathways in the brain and spinal cord. The impact of chronic pain on a person's life also contributes to depression.