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A healthy spine is essential for overall well-being and good quality of life. Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability, often associated with physical inactivity, poor posture, occupation, and obesity. Spinal diseases and injuries like scoliosis, herniated disc, spina bifida, spinal osteoarthritis and tumours, can have life changing and debilitating impacts. Issues with the spine can also lead to health issues elsewhere, from headaches, to sciatica, to reduced sensation of the limbs.
The Collection is dedicated to original research on all aspects related with spinal health, including diagnosis and prognosis methods, prevention, management, interventional and non-interventional treatments, health outcomes, and broader public health impacts.