Bone grafts are used in spinal fusion surgery, fracture healing and in certain kinds of dental work. Just what is a bone graft, and how is it used in ... Read More

Photo: (c) Goldstein A "crick in the neck" is not an official medical diagnosis, and therefore the term means different things to different people. For many, a "crick in my neck" ... Read More

Botox for migraines has been in the news lately so I thought I would answer the companion question... is Botox good for chronic back or neck pain?.

On Sept. 8, a panel supplying the FDA with expert opinion decided that Pfizer's not-so-new drug for osteoporosis will bring more good than harm to those who take it. ... Read More

Is getting your herniated disc surgically repaired worth the money? A new study, published in the September 1 issue of Spine says - it depends. According to press materials, ... Read More

Illustration: Anne Asher 2007 If you are uninsured and your doctor gives you free pain med samples, you may be setting yourself up for higher drug costs down the line. ... Read More

If you take TNF blockers for ankylosing spondylitis you should be aware that last week the FDA ordered drug manufacturers to strengthen safety warnings that appear on the labels. ... Read More

(c) FDA The FDA has a system whereby doctors can report what they call "adverse events". These are bad reactions that sometimes occur after a patient takes a drug or ... Read More

Illustration: Anne Asher 2007 Are you one of the numerous back pain sufferers who visits specialist's office after specialist's office in quest of a diagnosis, only to watch the doctor ... Read More