Despite the growing use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) in the study of spinal disorders, radiography still plays an important role in many …

Introduction This article presents the current concepts of correction of spinal deformity in
ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. Untreated AS can be a debilitating disease. In a few …

In humans, mutations in the PIEZO2 gene, which encodes for a mechanosensitive ion
channel, were found to result in skeletal abnormalities including scoliosis and hip dysplasia …

Maintaining posture requires tight regulation of the position and orientation of numerous
spinal components. Yet, surprisingly little is known about this regulatory mechanism, whose …

Recent advances in high resolution magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the spine provide
a basis for the automated assessment of intervertebral disc (IVD) and vertebral body (VB) …

Accurate and objective evaluation of vertebral deformations is of significant importance in
clinical diagnostics and therapy of pathological conditions affecting the spine. Although …

Vertebral compression fracture is a deformity of vertebral bodies found on lateral spine
images. To diagnose vertebral compression fracture, accurate measurement of vertebral …

Schmorl's nodes are the result of herniations of the nucleus pulposus into the adjacent
vertebral body and are commonly identified in both clinical and archaeological contexts. The …

Pathological conditions that cause instability of the spine are commonly treated by vertebral
fixation involving pedicle screw placement surgery. However, existing methods for …

This article describes different types of vertebral fractures that affect the thoracolumbar spine
and the most relevant contributions of the different classification systems to vertebral fracture …