Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs ...

The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

This week we are going to discuss something that occurs in the spine that is quite common and can be debilitating, particularly if not taken care of swiftly. This condition is the locked facet ...

A re-evaluation was undertaken in the Arthritis Clinic of the Philadelphia General Hospital to compare results with those obtained by other investigators. Included in this study are a number of cases ...