Spine

Scheuermann’s Disease

A Patient's Guide to Scheuermann's Disease Introduction The section of spine from below the neck to the bottom of the…

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Kyphoplasty

A Patient's Guide to Kyphoplasty Introduction Patients with osteoporosis are prone to compression fractures in the spine bones, or vertebrae.…

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Thoracic Disc Herniation

A Patient's Guide to Thoracic Disc Herniation Introduction A rise in the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has led…

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Spinal Compression Fractures

A Patient's Guide to Spinal Compression Fractures Introduction Compression fractures are the most common type of fracture affecting the spine.…

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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

A Patient's Guide to Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Introduction Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a procedure used to treat…

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Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Introduction The intervertebral discs in the lower spine are commonly blamed for…

55 years ago

Cervical Laminectomy

A Patient's Guide to Cervical Laminectomy Introduction A laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord…

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Cervical Spinal Stenosis

A Patient's Guide to Cervical Spinal Stenosis Introduction The spinal cord is a column of nerve tissue protected by a…

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Cervical Radiculopathy

A Patient's Guide to Cervical Radiculopathy Introduction Neck pain has many causes. Mechanical neck pain comes from injury or inflammation…

55 years ago

Neck Pain

A Patient's Guide to Neck Pain Introduction Neck pain is a common reason people visit their doctor. Neck pain typically…

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