Spine

Back Care Boot Camp

No treatment program for low back pain is complete without a great deal of attention to the prevention of further…

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Spondyloarthropathies

A Patient's Guide to Spondyloarthropathies Introduction There are many different types of rheumatological diseases that affect the spine. A rheumatological…

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Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Introduction Normally, the bones of the spine (the vertebrae) stand neatly stacked on top…

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Posterior Cervical Fusion

A Patient's Guide to Posterior Cervical Fusion Introduction Posterior cervical fusion is done through the back (posterior) of the neck.…

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Lumbar Disc Herniation

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Disc Herniation Introduction Although people often refer to a disc herniation as a slipped disc,…

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Anterior Lumbar Fusion with Cages

A Patient's Guide to Anterior Lumbar Fusion with Cages Introduction Anterior lumbar fusion is an operation done on the front…

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Lumbar Facet Joint Arthritis

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Facet Joint Arthritis Introduction Arthritis of the lumbar facet joints can be a source of…

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Lumbar Discectomy

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Discectomy Introduction Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part of a problem disc…

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Low Back Pain

A Patient's Guide to Low Back Pain Introduction Low back pain is one of the main reasons Americans visit their…

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Lumbar Laminectomy

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Laminectomy Introduction Lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.…

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