- Spine Anatomy
- Spine Conditions
- Spine Procedures
Degenerative Disc Disease
In the condition known as degenerative disc disease, the discs located between the vertebrae (otherwise known as intervertebral) discs have deteriorated, narrowed or been damaged or degraded in some fashion; or perhaps their nerve roots become pinched.
Failed Back Surgery
The phenomenon of ‘Prior Failed Back Surgery’ is one that occurs all too frequently in the orthopedic field; this being due both to the sensitivity of the back and spine area and the overeagerness of some physicians to perform major surgery when it may not be needed.
Kyphosis
It is ultimately the severity of Kyphosis cases that determine their course of treatment. Pain relievers can be used to treat mild discomfort; and for older people, osteoporosis drugs can add strength to the bones.
Low Back Pain
Lower back pain ranks among the most common health issues affecting Americans today, with the American Chiropractic Association reporting that one-half of all working Americans experience lower back pain symptoms every year.
Neck Pain
Neck pain relief is a common issue and inquiry for patients when they visit a spine surgeon. The Good Body health website reports that neck pain ranks as the second most common form of chronic pain in the nation today; affecting a full 15 percent of Americans.
Sciatica
Imagine what would happen if the Sciatica (the longest nerve in the body) was embroiled in a state of constant pain; a burning sensation that equated pins and needles, hurting, numbing and weakening your lower back, legs, and buttocks.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis, which is spinal fusion surgery, is performed mostly on children only if they meet a certain degree of curvature in their spine. Officially, Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal lateral (side to side, as opposed to forward or backward) curvature of the spine.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury can be caused by a minor collision, impact or blow to the spinal cord, which can result in lifelong consequences for someone. G Static reports that about 200,000 people suffer from a certain level of spinal cord injury.
Spinal Disorders
The spine is made up of a column of small bones called vertebrae that surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. Each bone or vertebra is separated from the other by a spongy tissue called an intervertebral disc, which acts as a cushion and prevents the bones from rubbing against each other during movement.
Cervical Osteoarthritis
Cervical spondylosis, also called arthritis of the neck, is an age-related medical condition characterized by deterioration of spinal joints, vertebrae, discs, and ligaments in your neck.
