A 2012 study in England found a link between lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) and the PARK2 gene. Since then, subsequent research has provided added proof of the role of genetics in the development of spine disorders. Environmental and lifestyle factors […]
Considered rare, spine infections often develop over time and include a wide range of symptoms. Such infections occur when the bones of the spine, supporting discs, the covering around the spinal cord (dural sac), or the spinal cord becomes infected. […]