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  • Spine Trauma Spine Trauma

    Spine trauma is defined as an injury or damage to any region of the spine. The spine extends from the neck to the lower back and consists of the vertebral bones which surround and protect the spinal cord.

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  • Back Pain Back Pain

    Back pain or backache is the pain felt in the back that may originate from damage to the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems experienced by most people at some time in their life.

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  • Isthmic spondylolisthesis Isthmic spondylolisthesis

    Isthmic spondylolisthesis is a spinal disorder in which one vertebra glides forward over the vertebra below. It usually affects the lumbar (lower back) spine, more frequently at L5-S1 levels (the fifth lumbar vertebra and first sacral vertebra).

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  • Arm Pain of Spinal Origin Arm Pain of Spinal Origin

    Arm pain of spinal origin can be described as discomfort or pain felt anywhere in the arm including the wrist, elbow, or shoulder as a result of a pinched nerve (nerve compression) or irritated nerve in the spinal cord. The pain can occur as a dull constant pain or a sudden sharp pain that can develop suddenly or over time.

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  • Cervicogenic Headache Cervicogenic Headache

    Cervicogenic headaches involve pain in one or both sides of your head that radiates from your neck to the front of the head.

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  • Spinal Compression Fractures Spinal Compression Fractures

    A compression fracture of the vertebra occurs when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) collapse. Most commonly, these fractures occur in the thoracic or the middle portion of the spine.

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  • Spinal Injuries at Work Spinal Injuries at Work

    Injuries at the workplace are very common and may be debilitating. Global statistics report that around 260 million non-fatal injuries occur every year around the world of which 350,000 cases may suffer death.

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  • Disc Herniation Disc Herniation

    Disc herniation is a condition where the central nucleus pushes through the outer edge of the disc, causing a bulge that compresses the spinal nerves.

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  • Spondylolysis Spondylolysis

    Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the vertebra that may progress into spondylolisthesis, a condition where the vertebra gets displaced from the spinal column. Spondylolysis is the cause of frequent low back pain in children.

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  • Spinal Instability Spinal Instability

    Spinal instability refers to the condition of failure of the spinal column to maintain its normal structure. Normally, the spine functions to protect and provide support to the body and its internal organs. An unstable spine is incapable of holding various spinal structures such as spinal muscles, ligaments, bones, and discs in place.

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  • Vertebral Compression Fractures Vertebral Compression Fractures

    Back pain is an indication of stress fractures known as vertebral compression fractures. Vertebral compression fractures occur when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squeezed or compressed.

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  • Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis

    Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of the vertebral disc from the spinal column. Outward (forward) displacement is termed as anterolisthesis and inward (backward) displacement is termed as retrolisthesis.

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  • Sciatica Sciatica

    Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica can be acute (short term), lasting for a few weeks or chronic (long term), persisting for more than 3 months.

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  • Facet Joint Arthritis Facet Joint Arthritis

    Facet joints, also called zygapophyseal joints, are synovial joints located at the back of your spine, connecting the vertebrae together. Normally the facet joints are lined by a cartilage and a membrane of synovium.

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  • Scoliosis Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine that causes a deviation to one side. It causes a physical deformity, making the spine look like the letter “C” or “S” instead of the letter “I”.

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  • Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative Disc Disease

    Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to the gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. DDD is a misnomer as it is not actually a disease but a condition that affects the strength, resilience and structural integrity of the intervertebral discs due to advancing age, trauma, injury, repetitive movement, improper posture or poor body mechanics.

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  • Neck and Back Injuries Neck and Back Injuries

    Neck and back injuries usually result from damage to the surrounding structures such as the muscles, bones, or ligaments of the neck and back.

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  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    Sacroiliac joint dysfunction or sacroiliac joint pain is one of the common causes of low back pain.

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  • Adjacent Segment Disc Disease Adjacent Segment Disc Disease

    Adjacent segment disc disease, a complication in which the spinal segments above and below the fused portions develop abnormalities such as disc degeneration, instability, spinal stenosis or disc herniation.

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  • Whiplash Whiplash

    Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, usually caused by a sudden forceful jerk commonly occurring because of an automobile accident, sports injuries or an accidental fall.

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  • Difficulty Walking Difficulty Walking

    Difficulty walking is defined as inability to walk properly due to abnormal and uncontrollable walking patterns. This can be attributed to factors such as genetics, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, injuries or other diseases.

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  • Spine Injuries in Athletes Spine Injuries in Athletes

    Spine injuries in athletes are defined as damage sustained by the spine as a result of physical trauma or overuse in people who are actively involved in sports.

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  • Poor Balance Poor Balance

    Poor balance can be defined as a sense of unsteadiness on your feet due to dizzy spells or lightheadedness, fainting, blackouts, or loss of consciousness.

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  • Spine Bone Spurs Spine Bone Spurs

    Spine bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are bony projections that develop in the spine’s facet joints where cartilage has worn out or along the vertebral body’s endplates edges.

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  • Spinal Stenosis Spinal Stenosis

    Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the vertebral column constricting and exerting pressure on the spinal cord or neural foramen (a bony tunnel through which a nerve exits the spinal cord).

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  • Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

    Adult degenerative scoliosis is characterized by side to side or lateral bending of the spine in adults. Degenerative scoliosis can involve either the mid-back and/or lower back region of the spine.

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  • Idiopathic Scoliosis Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, either to the left or to the right. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a type of scoliosis that occurs in children between 10 and 16 years of age. The term “idiopathic” means that the cause of scoliosis is unknown.

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  • Spine Arthritis Spine Arthritis

    Spine arthritis is a condition characterized by the inflammation, degeneration, or wearing out of cartilage in the joints of the spine. The cartilage in the spine includes the spinal discs between the vertebrae and the cartilage lining the facet joints in the back of the spine.

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  • Radiculopathy Radiculopathy

    Radiculopathy is a condition where a nerve root in the spine is compressed, producing pain or weakness across the whole length of the nerve. It is sometimes referred to as a pinched nerve or sciatica. It occurs most commonly, but is not limited, to the lower back and neck.

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  • Osteoporosis of the Spine Osteoporosis of the Spine

    Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density resulting in brittle, fragile bones that are more susceptible to fractures. The condition most commonly affects elderly women.

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  • Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome

    Piriformis Syndrome is an uncommon, rare neuromuscular condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve that passes below or through the piriformis muscle and goes down the back of the leg and finally ends in the feet in the form of smaller nerves.

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  • Degenerative Spinal Conditions Degenerative Spinal Conditions

    Degenerative spinal conditions refer to a gradual loss of normal structure and/or function of the spine over time.

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  • Disc Changes Disc Changes

    The cartilaginous disc is made up of an outer fibrous layer called the annulus fibrosus, which surrounds an inner gelatinous core called the nucleus pulposus. The nucleus pulposus is well hydrated and acts as a shock absorber.

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  • Osteoporotic Fractures Osteoporotic Fractures

    Osteoporotic fractures are breaks in your bones caused by osteoporosis. A mild fall or twisting and simple acts like bending over or coughing can result in fractures of your spinal bones due to osteoporosis.

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  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, either to the left or to the right. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a type of scoliosis that occurs in children between 10 and 16 years of age. The term “idiopathic” means that the cause of scoliosis is unknown.

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Cervical

  • Axial Neck Pain Axial Neck Pain

    Axial neck pain is a very common symptom for many adults. It can often travel down to the shoulder blades or up to the back of the head.

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  • Herniated Disc (Cervical) Herniated Disc (Cervical)

    Herniation of a disc is an anomalous spine condition characterized by leakage of the inner contents of the intervertebral disc, due to cracks in its outer wall. A herniated disc is commonly seen in the cervical or neck region, a condition called cervical herniated disc (CHD).

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  • Cervical Spondylosis Cervical Spondylosis

    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.

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  • Cervical Radiculopathy/Myelopathy Cervical Radiculopathy/Myelopathy

    Cervical radiculopathy causes pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the shoulder, arm, forearm, or hand. Cervical myelopathy is spinal cord dysfunction caused by pressure/compression of the spinal cord in the neck.

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  • Neck Pain Neck Pain

    Common neck pain may occur from muscle strain or tension from everyday activities including poor posture, prolonged use of a computer and sleeping in an uncomfortable position.

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  • Cervical Herniated Disc Cervical Herniated Disc

    Herniation of a disc is an anomalous spine condition characterized by the bulging of the inner contents of the intervertebral disc due to cracks in its outer wall. A herniated disc is commonly seen in the cervical or neck region and is called cervical herniated disc (CHD).

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  • Cervical Stenosis Cervical Stenosis

    Cervical stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal that protects the spinal cord and its branching nerves.

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  • Cervical Disc Protrusion Cervical Disc Protrusion

    Cervical disc protrusion, commonly known as a disc bulge, occurs when the spinal discs and associated ligaments are intact, but may form an outpouching that presses on the spinal nerves.

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  • Cervical Degenerative Disorder Cervical Degenerative Disorder

    Cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a misnomer as it is not a disease but a condition that affects the strength, resiliency and structural integrity of the intervertebral discs due to increasing age, trauma, injury, repetitive movement, improper posture, or poor body mechanics.

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  • Cervical Disc Herniation Cervical Disc Herniation

    Cervical disc herniation can arise due to aberrations of the intervertebral disc such as bulging, rupture, and slipped or extruded disc. It results in neck, shoulder, and arm pain. In some cases, a disc herniation may occur due to injury, repetitive movements, or degenerative disc disease (DDD).

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  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

    Cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a misnomer, as it is not a disease as such but a condition that affects the strength, resiliency and structural integrity of the intervertebral discs due to increasing age, trauma, injury, repetitive movement, improper posture, or poor body mechanics.

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  • Neck Strains and Sprains Neck Strains and Sprains

    A sprain is a ligament injury caused by overstretching the ligament beyond its optimal capacity. A strain refers to damage to the muscle or its tendon when it is stretched beyond its capacity.

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Lumbar

  • Low Back Pain Low Back Pain

    Low back pain is the second most common reason for a doctor visit after the common cold. 80% of Americans will have at least one episode of low back pain in their lifetime. Low back pain often radiates across the low back and can be described as sharp, stabbing, or a deep dull ache.

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  • Lumbar Radiculopathy Lumbar Radiculopathy

    Lumbar radiculopathy (commonly described as sciatica) causes pain that may start in the low back but travels down one or both legs. It is often described as shooting, electricity, tingling, cramping, or burning pain.

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  • Lumbar Stenosis Lumbar Stenosis

    Lumbar stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that leads to pressure or compression of the nerves.

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  • Herniated Disc (Lumbar) Herniated Disc (Lumbar)

    Herniated disc is a condition in which the outer fibers (annulus) of the intervertebral disc are damaged causing the soft inner material of the nucleus pulposus to rupture out of its space. A herniated disc, common in the lower back (lumbar spine) occurs when there is a tear in the outer lining of the disc (annulus fibrosus).

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  • Lumbar Herniated Disc Lumbar Herniated Disc

    A herniated disc is a condition in which the outer fibers (annulus) of the intervertebral disc are damaged, causing the soft inner material of the nucleus pulposus to rupture out of its space. It is the most common cause of lower back pain and pain that radiates down the leg (radiculopathy).

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  • Lumbar Facet Joint Arthropathy Lumbar Facet Joint Arthropathy

    A joint is a place where two bones contact each other. Arthropathy means any disease of the joints. Lumbar facet joint arthropathy occurs when the facet joints degenerate or wear out over time due to aging or arthritis.

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  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Spine

    Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common cause of lower back pain. Over time, these natural shock absorbers wear out and degenerate. Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease but refers to the changes in the spine that occur as a part of the normal aging process.

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  • Lumbar Disc Herniation Spine

    Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of lower back pain and leg pain (sciatica). Aging, injury or trauma may cause the annulus fibrosus to tear, resulting in protrusion of the nucleus pulposus. This may compress the spinal nerves and/or spinal canal.

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  • Back Pain in Children Back Pain in Children

    Back pain is uncommon in children and is usually associated with a serious underlying condition or an injury. Often, the cause of back pain is non-specific and is thought to be due to musculoskeletal strain, poor posture, heavy school bags that are not worn correctly or underlying mood problems.

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  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

    Failed back surgery syndrome is a term used to describe poor results from previous spine surgery.

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Thoracic

  • Thoracic Nerve Compression Thoracic Nerve Compression

    Thoracic nerve compression refers to a compressed nerve root in the thoracic region of the spine, also called the upper back.

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  • Thoracic Disc Herniation Thoracic Disc Herniation

    Thoracic herniation disc is a condition in which the outer fibers (annulus) of the intervertebral disc are damaged causing the soft inner material of the nucleus pulposus to rupture out of its space. This condition can be extremely serious if it occurs in the thoracic spine.

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