You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the ...
A new study offers hope for patients with thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL), a rare spinal disorder. Researchers in Japan found that surgery to decompress and ...
Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, makes up the area typically referred to as the mid-back. You probably feel it bend as you ...
Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic outlet is the narrow space between your ...
PALO ALTO, Calif., August 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, has announced the successful completion of enrollment and treatment in its FAST-02 (Flash Radiotherapy for ...
If you have a desk job, you’re likely sitting with your thoracic spine in a rounded position more often than you should.
Flash ultra-high dose rate therapy enabled by Varian proton and planning technologies Collaboration between Varian and leading institutions drives progress toward next-generation cancer treatments ...