Spine Archives

DefinitionSymptomsTreatmentDefinition Osteophytes (Bone Spur) Definition, Causes, Risk Factors, Complications What are Bone Spurs? Bone spurs, also called lumbar osteophytes are bony growths that form on normal bone along joint margins, particularly in the lower back as a result of the constant wear and tear resulting in the gradual degeneration of the spine. Bone spurs may ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical Spondylosis is a broad term for the wear and tear changes that affect the vertebral or spinal discs in the neck due to aging. Over time, these discs begin to shrink and become dry, and signs of osteoarthritis, such as ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Thoracic Radiculopathy - Definition, Causes, Risk Factors and Complications Radiculopathy: What is Thoracic Radiculopathy? Thoracic Radiculopathy is used to describe a variety of sensations (mostly pain) that originates from the middle portion of a person’s spine. The name Thoracic Radiculopathy itself is made up of ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Radiculopathy in the Lumbar Region Lumbar Radiculopathy is a condition that occurs when one of the nerves in the lumbar region of the spine, which is located in your lower back, has been pinched. Lumbar Radiculopathy (regularly known as Sciatica) alludes to manifestations of pain, ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Kyphosis: Definition Kyphosis is the medical term for "hunchback." It happens when the upper portion of the spine (the thoracic) region is abnormally curved forward. Some forward curvature in this region is normal, but if the curve is greater than 50 degrees the condition is ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is Lordosis of the Spine? Everyone's spine bends a little in the neck, upper back, and lower back. These bends, which make your spine's "S" shape, are known as the lordotic (neck and lower back) and kyphotic (upper back). They help your body by ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Osteomyelitis: Definition Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone. The condition can occur in people of any age, but it is more likely to happen in the elderly or in young children. Most of the time Osteomyelitis is a bacterial or a fungal infection. It ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Osteoporosis Facts Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes the bones to decrease in density and in mass. This means that the bones become weakened and brittle, and more likely to break. Sometimes bones become so brittle that even mild stress on them, ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Scoliosis Definition What is Scoliosis? The most widely known Scoliosis definition in most medical dictionaries today is this: Scoliosis is a medical condition involving the sideways curvature of a person’s spine. The curve usually takes the form of a C- or S- shape. Simply put, ...

Definition Spine injury can occur as a result of trauma, wear or damage to the muscles, bones or other tissues that make up the back. Some of the most frequent types of spine injury are strains and sprains, fractured vertebrae and herniated discs. The lower back or lumbar area is a common site for a spine ...