If you're receiving spine services at Duke, use the information here to continue your care experience.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis
  Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints in particular and may cause eventual fusion of the spinal column.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  An anterior cervical discectomy is a procedure in which the disc in between two vertebrae in the neck is removed.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is a surgical procedure in which the vertebrae in the back are fused through an incision in the abdomen.
  Dec. 9, 2010
• Basilar Invagination
  Basilar invagination is a rare condition in which the second vertebrae in the neck, known as the dens or odontoid process, pushes upward and puts pressure on the brain stem or spinal cord, causing various neurological symptoms.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement
  Disc replacement, also known as disc arthroplasty, involves the removal of the degenerated disc that is sandwiched between two vertebrae.
  Dec. 8, 2010
• Cervical and Lumbar Herniated Discs
  Herniated discs occur when the disc between two vertebrae ruptures and puts pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. This may occur anywhere along the spinal column.
  Dec. 8, 2010
• Cervical Foraminotomy
  A cervical foraminotomy is a surgical procedure in which the area surrounding the spinal nerves is widened to decrease pressure on the nerves.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Chordoma
  A chordoma is a rare type of tumor that occurs in the spine or base of the skull. Chordoma has a high propensity to recur locally and can spread to other sites.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Complex Spinal Reconstruction
  Complex spinal reconstruction surgeries may be necessary for patients who have a deformity or misalignment affecting a major portion of their spine.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)
  Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) describes a condition in which a painful disk causes constant low back pain.
  Feb. 14, 2008
• Epidural Steroid Injection
  An epidural steroid injection is an injection of cortisone (a long acting steroid) and an anesthetic into the epidural space. Steroid injections may offer relief to pain caused by inflamed nerves.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Facet Joint Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis is degenerative arthritis that can cause a breakdown of the cartilage between the facet joints of the spine.
  Feb. 14, 2008
• Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
  Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to help decrease the pain caused by compression fractures of the spinal column.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Kyphosis
  Kyphosis is a spinal curvature in the upper back which may lead to a slouching posture and hunchback appearance.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Low Back Pain
  Low back pain is common and gets more common as we age. You can have pain in the back only, or you can also have pain in the leg.
  Oct. 11, 2011
• Lumbar Microdiscectomy
  A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure in which a small portion of the vertebra or disc is removed to relieve pressure on a nerve.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  Minimally invasive spine surgery is a type of spinal surgery that is performed through a thin tube called an endoscope, or with the operating microscope.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Myelopathy
  Myelopathy is dysfunction of the spinal cord.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Neck Pain
  Neck pain is a common reason for health care visits. Fortunately, most neck pain responds to conservative treatment.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Nerve Blocks
  Nerve blocks are most commonly used to treat or diagnose pain related to nerve irritation. There are different types of nerve blocks depending on the type and location of pain.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Platybasia
  Platybasia is a malformation at the base of the skull. This increases the angle between the skull and upper cervical spine.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Primary and Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors
  Primary and metastatic tumors can involve the spinal column at any level.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Scoliosis
  Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spinal column. The spine assumes an “S-shaped” configuration.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Spinal Cord Stimulators
  A spinal cord stimulator is a device that is implanted in the body and sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord to modulate pain signals.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Spinal Cord Trauma
  Spinal cord trauma occurs when there is an injury to the spinal cord caused by fracture or dislocation of the spinal column or disc rupture.
  Dec. 9, 2010
• Spinal Cord Tumors
  Spinal cord tumors arise inside the substance of the spinal cord. The most common spinal cord tumors are astrocytomas and ependymomas.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Spinal Dysraphism
  Spinal dysraphism is a general term used to identify developmental spinal cord abnormalities. The most common form is known as spina bifida or “split spine.”
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Spinal Fracture
  Spinal fractures occur when significant force and pressure is applied to the spinal column, causing the bone or ligaments to fail and break.
  Dec. 8, 2010
• Spinal Fusion
  A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more consecutive vertebrae are joined together by a bone grafting material.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Spinal Radiosurgery
  Spinal radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment option for some patients who have spinal tumors.
  Nov. 15, 2010
• Spinal Stenosis
  Spinal stenosis occurs when there is a narrowing around the spinal cord or nerve roots. This narrowing can cause pinching of the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Spondylolisthesis
  Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra in the spine slips forward or backward.
  Sept. 29, 2010
• Spondylosis
  Spondylosis is also known as spinal arthritis.
  Sept. 29, 2010