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Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common reason for health care visits. Fortunately, most neck pain responds to conservative treatment.
Oct. 11, 2011 -
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.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
Spinal Cord Tumors
Spinal cord tumors arise inside the substance of the spinal cord. The most common spinal cord tumors are astrocytomas and ependymomas.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Spinal Radiosurgery
Spinal radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment option for some patients who have spinal tumors.
Nov. 17, 2010
