Spine Archives

Interspinous Spacers for Spinal Stenosis Treatment Increasing life expectancy and the related demand for quality of life among the elderly has contributed to neurogenic claudication becoming one of the most common diagnoses of all degenerative spine diseases. Back and leg pain along with decreasing walking tolerance limit quality of life and can result in social ...

Definition of spine surgery  Spine surgery is a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating back pain from a herniated disk or other issues. This type of surgery may also be performed to change the patient's spinal structure. Once severe back pain is diagnosed, it may require surgery to correct the problem and alleviate the pain. Some ...

What is a spinal tumor? A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth that occurs within the spinal canal or the bones of the spine. These growths can either be cancerous or non-cancerous. In some case, tumors from other parts of the body can spread to the to the vertebrae and the region around the spinal ...

How bone graft is used for In Situ spinal fusion Bone graft is used to correct issues with bones and joints, the surgery is also referred to as bone tissue transplant. Bone grafting is essential especially to create stability in cases such as knee transplants for example which helps to allow the bone to grow around ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is an Injury? Definition of Injury, Causes, and Most Common Types What is the definition of injury? The definition of Injury, as defined by most medical dictionaries, are damages to a person’s body caused by external forces. These external forces can vary from falls, ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Cholecystitis Definition The gallbladder is a small organ just beneath the liver that’s shaped like a pear and is located on the right side of your abdomen. It has the purpose of holding the digestive fluid or bile that the liver produces to be released ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Thoracic Spine Fractures - Definition Thoracic spine fractures are fractures in the thoracic area of spinal vertebrae. Spine fractures can occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports, acts of violence, and miscellaneous activities. Results can be devastating, often resulting in permanent neurologic ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Scheuermann's Kyphosis: Definition Scheuermann's Kyphosis, or Scheuermann's disease, is a form of juvenile Osteochondrosis of the spine, characterized by an extreme rounding of the spine in the thoracic or upper part of the back (called Kyphosis). Most people who have Scheuermann's Kyphosis do not have ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes When the spinal canal in the lower or lumbar portion of the spine becomes narrowed the condition is known as lumbar stenosis. The spinal cord and various nerves pass through the spinal canal. Many factors can cause lumbar stenosis or narrowing of the spinal canal. It ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Cervical Spine Injury: Definition Whiplash or cervical spine injury is the pain in the neck due to an injury to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments when an abnormal force to the neck causes movement beyond the neck's normal range. Typical cervical spine injury is caused ...