A cervical biopsy is a minor surgical procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the cervix, the cylinder-shaped structure connecting the vagina and the uterus. A cervical biopsy may be ...

Pseudoarthrosis happens when bones don't heal after a spinal fusion. Smoking increases the risk of pseudoarthrosis by reducing bone density and delaying healing. Having more than two vertebrae fused ...

What is spinal cord compression? Spinal cord compression is caused by any condition that puts pressure on your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that carries messages back and ...