Spine Archives

What is Herniated disk surgery?  Herniated disk surgery is performed to alleviate and correct pinched nerves or tissues of the spine. Most of the time, people who have bulging or herniated discs don't require herniated disc surgery. If you have been using conservative treatments like heat or ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy for more ...

Hemi-epiphysiodesis: Definition, Purpose, Preparation, Procedure, and Results Children and adolescents can sometimes develop pathological angular deformities in their lower extremities and this can cause them pain whenever they are off playing or doing activities. These deformities can also sometimes cause altered gait as well as joint instability and can be made worse by the children’s ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Infectious Diseases What is an infectious disease and what causes infectious disease? Infectious diseases are illnesses that are caused by organisms like parasites, bacteria, fungi or viruses. Some of these organisms naturally live on or in our bodies and don't cause any problems. Some are ...

Cervical Fusion Surgery What is Cervical Fusion? Cervical fusion is a surgical operation that permanently connects two or more of the vertebrae in your neck.  The surgery can be completed through an incision in the back of the neck (posterior) or an incision in the front of the neck (anterior). One of the most common ...

Dynamic Interlaminar Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine   What is the importance of getting surgery for spinal stabilization? This is a procedure that helps with spinal stabilization and removes pressure from discs and joints that are damaged without having to perform a fusion. When spinal fusion is performed, the spine is no longer flexible at ...

Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery What is Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery? If one or two discs in the cervical spine (neck area) are severely damaged and a patient is experiencing pain in the neck or pain radiating into an arm, due to bulging of the disc, creating pressure on the nerve that is located behind it, ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Bone Cancer - Definition What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer is a complication that starts in your bone. It is an uncommon type of cancer which can begin in any bone in your body. Most bone cancers start in the long bones of your arms ...

Definiton and ReasonsSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefiniton and Reasons Rheumatic Fever - Definition Rheumatic fever is a condition that sometimes develops when scarlet fever or strep throat is not adequately treated. Both scarlet fever and strep throat are bacterial infections that are caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Rheumatic fever causes development in people ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Flat feet - Definition Flat feet - is a condition that occurs when the inside arch of the foot disappears. This means that the entire bottom of the foot comes into contact with the ground when a person is standing. Usually, flat feet problems don't cause ...

Definition and Risk FactorsSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Risk Factors Burns - Definition Burns can range from minor problems to life-threatening medical emergencies. Electricity and chemicals are known as the primary causes of burns. In children, scalding hot liquids are the most common cause of burns. Minor scalds and sunburns usually do not ...