What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back (lumbar spine). The spinal canal houses the spinal cord and nerves. The narrowing caused by ...

The world needs a leader in brain and spine treatment and research. Ohio State’s Neurological Institute seeks to be that leader. More than 50 million people in the United States and a billion people ...

For the first time in the U.S., surgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have implanted a plastic device designed to help patients with persistent knee pain due to injured or ...

If you have diabetes, it is very important to keep blood sugar levels in your target range. By checking your glucose (sugar) several times a day, you will begin to see patterns related to your daily ...

The Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program at The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health focuses on three areas: support for professionals, support for survivors ...

Leon McDougle is professor of Family Medicine with tenure and the first chief diversity officer for the Wexner Medical Center. He directs several workforce diversity programs including the MEDPATH ...

You lose up to 100 hairs from your scalp every day. This is normal, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men – and some women – lose hair as they grow older. You can also lose your hair ...

Why choose Ohio State for primary care? Primary care is the most important part of your lifelong health care experience. Whether you need care for colds and flu, minor injuries, physical exams, health ...

The experts at the Ohio State Asthma Center are committed to helping you maintain normal activity levels while taking only as much medication as you need to effectively manage your asthma. Our ...

If you have an athletic injury and are uncertain about the severity, are experiencing tenderness to the site or are unable to move or bear weight, get back in the game safely with our sports medicine ...

Since our first organ transplant in 1967, our team of experts at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Comprehensive Transplant Center continue to drive innovation through advanced research and excellent ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) attaches the shinbone to the thigh bone. Tearing this ligament is common among athletes, especially those engaged in cutting sports like soccer, football, ...