Spine & Back
Spine & Back
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
How Rush's approach to minimally invasive surgery effectively relieves pain with faster recovery and fewer side effects.
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Bones and Joints
Preventing Golf Injuries
Sports medicine and spine specialists offer advice for protecting yourself when you hit the links
Spine & Back
Spinal Cord Injury Breakthrough
Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, is leading a study of a stem cell transplant treatment for spinal cord injury.
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Spine & Back
Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
Richard Fessler, MD, a neurosurgeon at Rush, is studying the effectiveness of a stem cell treatment for paralyzing spinal cord injuries.
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Brain Health & Conditions
Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
If you experience any of these symptoms, get medical attention right away
Spine & Back
Scoliosis in Adults
While you may consider scoliosis the stuff of grammar school screenings, it can actually resurface later in life or develop as we age.
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5 Tips for Preventing Back Pain
A specialist at Rush recommends making some simple adjustments
Spine & Back
5 Facts About Whiplash
Why it's essential to get checked out if you suffer a whiplash injury.
Spine & Back
5 Spinal Fusion Facts
Compared to just a decade ago, spinal fusions today often involve far less trauma to patients