A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Victims of intimate partner violence with suicidal behavior have characteristic injury patterns on medical imaging, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the axial skeleton, leading to progressive spinal fusion and reduced flexibility. The resultant rigidity of ...

It’s thought hidden spine fractures affect 2.2 million people – but the signs of a fracture aren’t always easy to spot. This is why the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has ...

After the post-season revelation that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had played since Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders with transverse process back fractures, many fans have asked, what ...

After the Denver Bronco's 31-7 loss against the Buffalo Bills, star rookie quarterback and former Oregon Duck Bo Nix admitted to playing through a serious back injury in an attempt to get the Broncos ...

The challenges inherent in relief pitching aren’t for everyone, but Libertyville senior right-hander Zach Seiler knows he can overcome obstacles. Seiler missed much of the previous two seasons with ...

A junior varsity player sustained two spinal fractures after an opposing player threw him to the ground, then belly flopped on him for absolutely no reason. 15-year-old Colton Mims was playing for ...

Making the playoffs was more than the Denver Broncos could have asked for this season all things considered. The Denver Broncos' 2024 season concluded on Sunday with a 31–7 loss to the Buffalo Bills ...