SPINE FRACTURES

May 08 2025HEALTH

Spine injuries in sports: Who's at risk?

Spine injuries from sports are a big deal. They can happen to anyone, but some people are more likely to get hurt than others. This was the focus of a recent study. It looked at data from 2011 to 2020. The goal was to figure out who gets hurt the most and why. The study looked at lots of different sports. It also considered where the injuries happened. This is impor...

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Spine Fractures in Kids: The Surprising Trends

Spine fractures in kids are rare but can be serious. The spine of a child is different from an adult's. It's more flexible and can bend more. This means kids can get different types of spine fractures than adults. These fractures can happen in the middle or lower back, known as the thoracic and lumbar spine. The way kids get these injuries is changing. From 2004 to ...

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