NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – If you suffer from chronic pain and are looking for relief that doesn’t involve surgery or medications, help is here now from New England Spine and Disc. Dr. Carpenos said ...

Also incorporated into the model was an array of soft magnetic sensors, made of an inexpensive mixture of silicone and magnetic powder. A robotic arm was subsequently used to flex and extend the ...

Researchers created a novel 3D printed robotic replica of a human spine modified to include an artificial disc implant with a soft magnetic sensor array to enable surgeons to preview the effects of ...

The soft, collagen-rich shock absorbers in our backs, known as intervertebral discs, both add to our height (a full quarter of the spinal column's total length) and cushion our vertebrae from ...

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft discs filled with a jelly-like substance. These discs cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. As you ...

Degenerative disc disease affects about 40 percent of people aged 40, increasing to about 80 percent among those aged 80 or older. The disease, which is the deterioration of one or more intervertebral ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your spine is pretty cool: a structure unlike any other in the ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – For those suffering from chronic pain, finding relief isn’t always easy, especially if you’re trying to avoid potentially risky surgeries or medications. This is why New ...