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Spondylosis
Spondylosis is also known as spinal arthritis.
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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.
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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.”
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spinal column. The spine assumes an “S-shaped” configuration.
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Primary and Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors
Primary and metastatic tumors can involve the spinal column at any level.
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Platybasia
Platybasia is a malformation at the base of the skull. This increases the angle between the skull and upper cervical spine.
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Myelopathy
Myelopathy is dysfunction of the spinal cord.
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Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a spinal curvature in the upper back which may lead to a slouching posture and hunchback appearance.
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Facet Joint Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is degenerative arthritis that can cause a breakdown of the cartilage between the facet joints of the spine.
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Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)
Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) describes a condition in which a painful disk causes constant low back pain.
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