Fractures of the odontoid apophysis are one of the most frequent lesions in the elderly population, and an increasingly preponderant problem with the progressive aging of the world population. In the ...

A patient walks in, head hung low — not out of shame, but because their cervical extensors have called it quits. Welcome to the world of dropped head syndrome (DHS), where gravity wins and patients ...

As we age, it’s common to notice changes in the neck and jawline area. Skin begins to lose elasticity, muscles weaken, and gravity doesn’t cut us any favors. While creams and facials promise results, ...

A 15-year-old male presented with multiple right-hand fractures, including a severely angulated small finger metacarpal neck fracture. Multiple closed attempts failed, and open reduction was performed ...

Abstract: The intensive use of touchscreen mobile devices has been linked to musculoskeletal issues, articularly in the neck and shoulder regions, often referred to as “text-neck.” This study ...

This retrospective case study investigates the clinical presentation of a 53-year-old female who underwent mantle field radiotherapy roughly 26 years ago. This patient presents with diffuse muscle ...

Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) affect millions of workers worldwide, posing substantial economic burdens on industries and healthcare systems. Prolonged exposure, repetitive ...

Objective: To investigate the relationship between degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc and degeneration of paravertebral muscles[multifidus (MF), cervical semispinalis (SCer), semispinalis ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Tuesday approved a new way for people to screen for signs of cervical cancer. Patients using the new method will self-screen with a swab at the doctors ...