My achy breaky back Apr 6, 2008
com, herniated disks are most common in the lower (lumbar) spine, but about 10% occur in the neck (cervical spine). Herniations in the lumbar spine are most common between 35 and 45 years of age. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Paralyzed man's family disappointed in decision (858) Feb 28, 2008
And, she added, his doctors never told her anything about a degenerative condition in Foster's cervical spine that they now say made him more susceptible to the neck injury. "Nobody has discussed this with me that there was some other issue going on prior to this break in his vertebrae. None of the doctors or nurses told me about this," she said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Julian Schnabel revisits his 'day job' Feb 23, 2008
His ethereal, garage door-sized canvases depict fragments of a giant skeleton: a femur, a cervical spine, a pelvis. But again, they aren't just any old bones. (Los Angeles Times)
Headaches: What a Pain in the Neck! Feb 19, 2008
This causes the cervical spine (the top seven vertebrae in the spinal column) to be positioned into extension. This position causes the neck flexors (the muscles in front of your neck) to lengthen and the muscles in the back of your neck to shorten. (ABC News)
When Badges Are Tarnished Feb 17, 2008
"We're paying for it now.'' 'Proud Of My Time Here' Wrenching and costly appeals, lawsuits and medical claims are expected to follow the recent set of disciplinary hearings and internal probes. Counting the officers charged with corruption, those compelled to give statements against them and those doing the internal investigations, twothirds of the department has been consumed for much of the past year. There's a crisis of confidence in Jakubson, who makes $96,000 under a contract with no time... (FOX61, CT)
Whittle spends 'frustrating' season with Bills on IR Feb 2, 2008
It was there that he got to better know TE Kevin Everett, who suffered a fracture to his cervical spine in the first week of the season. I didn't know Kevin real well,' Whittle said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Emergency Responders At High Risk To Miss Work Because Of Injuries Jan 9, 2008
7, 2005) Patients with a cervical spine injury may harbor additional spinal damage not visible on regular x-rays. Researchers found more than a third of patients who were thought to have low-risk injuries. (Science Daily)
The incredible Kevin Everett recovery is an unforgettable story of a lifetime. Dec 15, 2007
In simple terms, Everett broke his neck and damaged his cervical spine. You saw the images of him lying on the field that afternoon in Buffalo, with players gathered nearby, somber and frightened. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Neck Jab Reduces Migraine Symptoms Dec 15, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injection of a local anesthetic into active trigger points in the lower part of the neck -- the cervical spine -- ameliorates migraine symptoms, Italian investigators report. The local treatment of trigger points can reduce the use of migraine drugs, and thus help prevent headaches caused by medication overuse, Dr. Maria Adele Giamberardino from "G. D'Annunzio" University, Chieti, told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Surgery scheduled Dec. 18 for youth whose nerves were severed in football game injury Dec 10, 2007
In subsequent testing, doctors were hopeful there was a fracture or stretch of the nerves but on Nov. 20, it was found that Jesse had suffered a complete severing of all five nerves of the brachial plexus that were connected to his cervical spine. Jesse has not regained any movement or feeling in his arm. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Panel drafts worker treatment guideline Dec 4, 2007
The guidelines will focus on the treatment of injuries of the lower back, cervical spine, knee and shoulder. The recently reported such injuries account for nearly 60 percent of total medical costs in New York. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Evans attends chiropractic seminar Nov 27, 2007
During the seminar, Evans received education and training on the best methods for treating patients with Cervical spine conditions. Evans was chosen to participate in the Pilot Project of the "Best Practices in Chiropractic" Certification Series, presented by Chiropractic Associates, based on his skills as a practitioner, as well as his dedication to improving the chiropractic profession and his desire to become a better chiropractic physician. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Brady passes Grogan, sets TD mark Nov 19, 2007
"Randy dandyMoss tied an NFL record with his four first-half touchdown catches. The record was last tied by Roy Green of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1983.Everett inspiresBills tight end Kevin Everett, who sustained a cervical spine fracture in the season-opener against the Broncos Sept. 9, has progressed enough in his rehabilitation that he has been released from the Houston facility he's been in since Sept. 21.Everett delivered an inspirational message to his teammates and the fans at Ralph... (Boston Globe)
Beaten, but winning Nov 18, 2007
They have overcome the traumatic loss of tight end Kevin Everett, who suffered a cervical spine fracture in the season opener against the Broncos; the loss of 11 other players for the season to injury, including three Opening Day defensive starters; a quarterback controversy between rookie Trent Edwards and J.P. Losman; and a nationally televised debacle against the Cowboys in which they blew an 8-point lead in the final minute, to become one of the hottest teams in the league. "It's been quite... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Spartan Justin Willis Injured. SJS loses 42-7 Nov 4, 2007
According to official reports, a CT scan was performed, which revealed no fracture to the cervical spine. An MRI exam is also scheduled. (SpartanThunder.com)
Dr. Caropreso to moderate surgeon panel at conference Oct 25, 2007
Caropreso will serve as moderator during Saturday, Dec. 8, presentations on learing the Cervical Spine: The Final Word. by Dr. Roxie Albrecht, he Latest on Local Hemostatics by Dr. Peter Rhee, and cute Lung Injury: Management in the ICU by Dr. Gill Cryer. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
BioMedical Enterprises receives FDA clearance on new device Oct 24, 2007
The local company received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for its OSSpine product for use in the anterior fixation of the cervical spine. The product is designed to provide enhanced biomechanical stability and bone graft retention. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. (BME) Receives FDA Clearance for Spine Use of Its Memory Metal Implants Oct 23, 2007
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. (BME), a privately held medical device company and leader in orthopedic shape memory implant technology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) marketing clearance to the OSSpine(TM) for use in anterior fixation of the cervical spine to provide enhanced biomechanical stability graft retention. The patent-pending OSSpine(TM) builds on the extremity bone fusion success of BME's OSStaple(TM)... (PR Newswire)
Video: Trinity Mother Frances Neurosurgeon Using New Disc System for Patients With Degenerative Diseases of the Neck Oct 19, 2007
First FDA-Approved Artificial Disc For The Cervical Spine Now Available In Texas TYLER, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabatino Bianco, MD, Trinity Clinic Neurosurgeon and Director of the Trinity Mother Frances Neuroscience Institute is the first in the region to offer a new FDA approved cervical arthroplasty implant that can provide some patients a chance to maintain motion in their necks following surgery for cervical degenerative disc disease. (Logo: ) To view the Multimedia News Release, go... (PR Newswire)
Court upholds worker's compensation award for exotic dancer Oct 11, 2007
Court records said Hobson suffered neck pain and numbness after injuring herself while dancing on a pole at the Shangri-La West club in Fort Wayne on Dec. 20, 2001, and later underwent surgery for a herniated disc in her cervical spine. Hobson said she reported her injury to her employers, but they later denied knowledge of the injury. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
* World News Quick Take Oct 11, 2007
She underwent surgery for a herniated disc in her cervical spine, according to court records. UNITED STATES GE shoe scanner rejected You will still have to take your shoes off at the airport checkpoint. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Indiana Appeals Court Upholds Worker's Compensation Award for Stripper Injured on the Pole Oct 11, 2007
She underwent surgery for a herniated disc in her cervical spine, according to court records. Hobson said she reported her injury to her employers, but they later denied knowledge of the injury. (Fox News -- Politics)
Chemist tells why he didnt test all fragments Oct 10, 2007
J. Primulapathi, the head of the Chemistry Departments forensics division, said he omitted the fragments of cervical spine, lumbar, pelvic bone and humerus from his DNA analyses because a forensics pathologist from Kuala Lumpur Hospital had told him that they were from one source. I checked with Dr Mohd Shah (Mahmood, Kuala Lumpur Hospitals forensic medicine institute director). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Injuries Piling Up On NFL Teams Oct 10, 2007
" In defending their NFC South title, the winless Saints have taken some big hits, none more devastating than Deuce McAllister's torn knee ligaments. Without the threat of McAllister's powerful inside runs, the NFL's No. 1 offense has plunged to No. 22. It's long been a truism in the league that only the strong survive. Not anymore. After 15 punishing seasons, Seahawks fullback Mack Strong called it quits this week because of a herniated disc in his cervical spine. Because there's life after... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
No testing raises doubt Oct 9, 2007
The defence in the Altantuya Shaariibuu trial immediately harped on the matter, repeatedly querying him on why he had chosen to omit the fragments of cervical spine, lumbar, pelvic bone and humerus from his tests. J. Primulapathi, the head of the Chemistry Department s forensics division, was first grilled by J. Kuldeep Kumar, counsel for C/Insp Azilah Hadri, over it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Melrose People: Dr. Scott Darragh Oct 2, 2007
Even under natural means, birth is still traumatic to cervical spine. And if there is any birth trauma forceps, a C-section, etc. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Injury to the Neck Vertebrae Can Cause Headaches Sep 28, 2007
Prolapse of a vertebral disc in the lower part of the neck (cervical spine), a condition sometimes referred to as a "slipped disc," is known to cause a variety of symptoms ... Therefore, patients with a headache that coincides with neck pain and pain radiating into one arm should undergo MRI of the cervical spine, Diener said. (MEDLINEplus)
Man charged in OWI crash Sep 25, 2007
Bartelt was taken to Froedtert with a broken right ankle, broken lower right leg, a cervical spine injury and a possible broken right arm, the complaint said. O'Leary, who smelled strongly of alcohol, stated he had been pulling into the restaurant's driveway and swerved to avoid hitting a fawn, the complaint said. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Georgia Tech-Clemson Game Notes Sep 25, 2007
"We took precaution (Saturday) because our worst fear was that there could be damage to the cervical spine," Georgia Tech team physician Dr. John Xerogeanes said Sunday. "In any situation such as that, we are going to error on the side of caution."Earls' tests at the UVa Medical Center included X-rays, CT scans and an MRI. After all tests were negative, Earls was observed overnight and released this morning. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Tech's Correy Earls Released From Virginia Hospital Sep 24, 2007
"We took precaution yesterday because our worst fear was that there could be damage to the cervical spine," Georgia Tech team physician Dr. John Xerogeanes said today. "In any situation such as that, we are going to error on the side of caution.". (Ramblinwreck.com)
GPS-like Technology Helps Pinpoint Best Methods For Moving Injured Players Sep 22, 2007
By placing three to five of these tiny devices on the upper body of a cadaver, researchers were able to precisely measure how much an injured cervical spine moves at several important points in the process of removing a player from the field including taking off a helmet, putting on a cervical collar, and placing a player on the backboard for transportation to the ambulance. The data was then analyzed to pinpoint which removal method produced the least amount of cervical spine movement,... (Science Daily)
For the Bills, playing the Steelers is only one of many worries Sep 15, 2007
Only seven days after tight end Kevin Everett was playing alongside them against the Denver Broncos, a helmet-to-helmet hit has left the tight end hospitalized with a cervical spine injury and a very uncertain future. During troubling weeks like this, football becomes much more than a game, a way of life to players who have been involved in the sport since their Pop Warner days. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Coaches stress proper tackle techniques Sep 14, 2007
Chances are Buffalo Bills tight end and special teams player Kevin Everett knew he was supposed to keep his head up when he instead ducked and hit Denver Broncos kick returner Domenik Hixon with his helmet, suffering a severe cervical spine injury Sunday in Buffalo. Everett's injury didn't push area ACC coaches to make special reminders to their players about how to tackle the right way. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Doc had a hand in new spinal cord treatment Sep 14, 2007
Increase Font Size What's New. Looking for CST stories. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
NFL: How Tough Choices Saved Kevin Everett Sep 13, 2007
On Monday, less than a day after the Buffalo Bills tight end fractured his cervical spine during a game against the Denver Broncos, surgeons said he was unlikely ever to walk again ... Everett fractured the third and fourth vertebra in his cervical spine during a routine tackle. (MSNBC -- Health)
Everett Aftermath Sep 13, 2007
"Cervical spine injury." ... Two weeks earlier I had injured my "cervical spine" against the Ravens in the preseason while setting the wedge on a kickoff return. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
NFL safety challenge Sep 13, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Tim Layden: NFL's enormous challenge to make sport safer - Wednesday September 12, 2007 11:27AM. The hits keep coming. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
NFL Replay: On opening week honor roll, Moss has it covered Sep 11, 2007
This resonates even more with the cervical spine injury suffered by Buffalo Bills tight end , who underwent surgery hours after making a tackle on special teams. In a split second, concern shifted from covering a kickoff to whether Everett will be paralyzed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Paralysis Feared for Buffalo Bills Tight End Injured in Helmet-to-Helmet Hit Sep 11, 2007
Coach Dick Jauron said immediately following the game that the player sustained a cervical spine injury, but wouldn't discuss the severity of the injury. The player's agent Brian Overstreet was not immediately available for comment. (Fox News -- Politics)
NFL: Kickers get day in sun on first Sunday of season Sep 11, 2007
Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett had surgery hours after he sustained a cervical spine injury and showed no movement when being taken off the field in an ambulance. Everett injured his spine on a kickoff, and there is concern about whether he will be able to walk again. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kickers key wins in openers Sep 11, 2007
Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett had surgery hours after he sustained a cervical spine injury and showed no movement when being taken off the field in an ambulance. Elsewhere Sunday, it was: Pittsburgh 34, Cleveland 7; Dallas 45, the New York Giants 35; New England 38, the New York Jets 14; San Diego 14, Chicago 3; Minnesota 24, Atlanta 3; Carolina 27, St. Louis 13; Detroit 36, Oakland 21; Tennessee 13, Jacksonville 10; Seattle 20, Tampa Bay 6; and Houston 20, Kansas City 3. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Injuries, heartbreak for Buffalo Bills in 15-14 loss to Denver Sep 11, 2007
However, the loss turned out to be the least of the Bills worries, not only because of four injuries three to defensive starters but because of word coming down from the Bills public relations office hours after the game that backup tight end Kevin Everett required emergency surgery at a nearby hospital following what Bills head coach Dick Jauron described as a cervical spine injury. Everett s injury occurred during the opening kickoff of the second half, while trying to tackle Denver returner... (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
"Sparse Movement" For Everett After Surgery Sep 10, 2007
Orchard Park, NY 9/9/07 (AP) - Kevin Everett is on a respirator in ICU at a Buffalo area hospital following a lengthy surgery Sunday night for a cervical spine injury ... He was taken to Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo Sunday night where he had emergency surgery on what the Bills have called a cervical spine injury. (WOKR13 Rochester)
ONLINEXTRA:NFL WEEK 1 Sep 10, 2007
Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett had surgery hours after he sustained a cervical spine injury and showed no movement when being taken off the field in an ambulance. The Bills also lost three defensive starters to serious injuries: free safety Ko Simpson (broken left ankle); cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm); and linebacker Coy Wire (sprained knee). (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Broncos Win On Field Goal As Time Expires Sep 10, 2007
Before discussing the 42-yard field goal he hit as time ran out to secure Denver's 15-14 win over Buffalo on Sunday, the Broncos' veteran kicker wished Everett the best after the Bills' reserve sustained a cervical spine injury and was taken off the field in an ambulance. "What we heard is not good, so for our whole team, our prayers go out to him," Elam said. (CBS 4, CO)
NFL Notebook: Bills tight end has surgery for neck injury Sep 10, 2007
Bills coach Dick Jauron said immediately after the game that the player sustained a cervical spine injury, but wouldn't discuss the severity of the injury. Everett fell to the ground and never moved after a helmet-to-helmet hit when he tackled Denver's Domenik Hixon during a kickoff to open the second half. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bills' Everett Suffers Serious Spine Injury Sep 10, 2007
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a cervical spine injury and was knocked out cold, laying motionless before being taken off the field in an ambulance Sunday. Everett was hurt during the second half kickoff of a 15-14 season-opening loss to Denver. (Click2Houston, TX)
A sobering story looms over a Week 1 filled with crazy games and big plays. Sep 10, 2007
"Everything for us right now is focused on Kevin. He has a cervical spine injury and is being treated for it right now.'' A cervical spine injury. Those are among the worse words a player can hear. Everett underwent a surgical procedure Sunday night, and one player who left the hospital afterward said he didn't know what Everett's condition was or whether he had moved his limbs. Obviously, we all want to know if Everett has moved any of his extremities, but that's going to have to wait, one... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Spine injury lands Everett in surgery Sep 10, 2007
Bills coach Dick Jauron said immediately after the game that the player sustained a cervical spine injury. General manager Marv Levy said doctors informed the team they will know more after monitoring the player overnight. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Elam, Broncos time it right in win Sep 10, 2007
He suffered what Bills coach Dick Jauron described as a cervical spine injury and was taken off the field by ambulance. Everett had surgery last night at a Buffalo hospital. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Risky call pays off for Broncos Sep 10, 2007
The field goal, though, was overshadowed by a frightening moment, when Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett was knocked cold after sustaining cervical spine injury and taken off the field by ambulance at the start of the third quarter. Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold said the team's medical staff informed him that Everett went into surgery at a Buffalo hospital at about 8 p.m. Berchtold said he had no further information, and didn't know whether Everett had shown any signs of movement. (Corning Leader, NY)
Taking the bounce out of backyard trampolines Aug 21, 2007
In a Manitoba regional study in 2003, researchers noted one fracture dislocation of the cervical spine, which left an eight-year-old boy paralyzed, and no reported deaths from using trampolines. The research revealed that the most common age group susceptible to injury is children from five to 14 years old. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Families Of Hit-And-Run Victims Hope For Break In Case Aug 15, 2007
Nunez, is in intensive care, after suffering a concussion, a strain of her cervical spine, facial fractures around her eye, lacerations to her face, as well as injuries to her chest and lung and a broken elbow, wrist and leg. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Stanford loses starting fullback Emeka Nnoli Aug 13, 2007
Nnoli moved into the team's starting fullback spot in 2006 when, ironically, Nick Frank suffered a cervical spine condition that ended his career. Nnoli started each of the team's last 10 games last season and contributed 49 rushing yards on 19 carries, while also catching eight balls for 62 yards and gaining a reputation as an excellent blocking back. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Emeka Nnoli To Retire From Football Aug 13, 2007
Nnoli moved into the team's starting fullback spot in 2006 when, ironically, suffered a cervical spine condition that ended his career. Nnoli started each of the team's last 10 games last season and contributed 49 rushing yards on 19 carries, while also catching eight balls for 62 yards and gaining a reputation as an excellent blocking back. (Gostanford.com)
Stunt pilot died on impact Jul 30, 2007
LeRoy died of injuries to the cervical spine and torso, Betz said. Although there are no indications of alcohol or drug use, the coroners office will conduct routine toxicology tests, Betz said. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Surgery on the mind Jul 26, 2007
She suffered from a lesion of her cervical spine. When they took X-rays, it looked like it was moth eaten, she said. (Odessa American, TX)
Disney teacup tussle leads to mom's arrest Jul 19, 2007
But Krause's doctors diagnosed a concussion, a herniated disc in her cervical spine and post-traumatic seizures. When investigators saw that, they issued a felony warrant and had Walker arrested in Alabama. (Orlando Sentinel)
Disney visitor beaten over place in line Jul 19, 2007
But Krause told the Orlando Sentinel that her doctors diagnosed her with a concussion, a herniated disc in her cervical spine and post-traumatic seizures. This prompted an arrest warrant to be issued for Walker on June 11. (The Palm Beach Post)
Men's Fitness: Behind the scenes of Tiger's workout regimen Jul 4, 2007
"This involves everything from his cervical spine to his toes," says Kleven, adding that this element is essential for allowing Woods to maintain the kind of flexibility throughout his body that allows him to release his trademark power. "We make sure to release the joints and at the same time strengthen the tissue and produce balance and freedom of movement.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Deadly twist at the chiropractor's office Jun 18, 2007
A few visits to adjust her back and cervical spine the bones that run up through the neck always relieved the strain. I had the impression that it was good for health maintenance, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Meditrac Will Present its Innovative Concept for Treatment of Chronic Neck and Back Pain at the World Physical Therapy Congress in Vancouver May 29, 2007
The Cervico 2000, an ambulatory traction device targeted at the cervical spine for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain, is one of the few devices that enable both symmetric and asymmetric traction to the cervical spine. For more information please contact Meditrac Toll-Free in the USA: 866-732-0170, or visit the company's website at. (PR Newswire)
Former employee sues bakery owner May 2, 2007
She suffered injuries to her cervical spine, upper extremities and shoulder. As a result of the injuries, Inzinga was unable to work for a few months and made at least three visits to the emergency room for complications. (Durango Herald)
Studies split on shaken baby syndrome Apr 29, 2007
A 2004 study by Faris A. Bandak concluded that an infant head "subject to the levels of rotational velocity and acceleration called for in the SBS literature, would experience forces on the infant neck far exceeding the limits for structural failure of the cervical spine." Judge Nicholls quoted the study in reaching his Daubert ruling. In a 2003 study, University of Pennsylvania researchers used "biofidelic" models to simulate a 1 1/2-month-old baby being shaken and dropped from various heights. (USA Today)
Falcons release injured 10-year veteran Mathis Apr 10, 2007
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