Dermatomes: A dermatome is an area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve. Dermatomal maps are used clinically to assess ...

Herniated disk is a common condition that results from tears in the discs between the vertebrae in the spinal column. This ...

LeBron James has been diagnosed with right-sided sciatica, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. This condition is expected to sideline him for at least three to four weeks, with a potential return ...

A noninvasive MRI technique that measures volumetric changes in paraspinal muscles could transform how doctors assess nerve ...

To learn more about James' injury, The Sporting News spoke with medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic ...

What deems a spine surgery as “unnecessary” goes beyond just coding data alone, and the definition of ‘low-value’ care needs to be assessed by physicians first, some spine surgeons say. Five surgeons ...

Tingling hands is a common symptom of many different conditions ranging from minor to severe. Here's how to identify the ...

Pain in your lower right back can be due to many things from a sprain or infection to something more serious like ...

Over three years unnecessary back surgeries have cost Medicare an estimated $1.9 billion, according to an analysis from the Lown Institute. Six things to know: 1. The Lown Institute evaluated Medicare ...

LeBron James will sit out for multiple weeks as he deals with sciatica, a pain that impacts the sciatic nerve. The four-time ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough start to the 2025–26 NBA season—and it begins with LeBron James on the sidelines. The team confirmed Thursday that the 21-time All-Star will miss three to ...