Spine

Anatomy of the Spine (Lumbar, Cervical and Thoracic)

• Cervical Spine Anatomy

  The spine, also called the back bone, plays a vital role in stability, smooth movement and protection of the delicate spinal cord.

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• Thoracic Spine Anatomy

  Thoracic spine is the central part of the spine, also called as dorsal spine, which runs from the base of the neck to the bottom of your rib cage.

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• Lumbar Spine Anatomy

  The spine, also called the back bone, plays a vital role in stability, smooth movement and protection of the delicate spinal cord.

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Conditions

Cervical Conditions




• Cervical Radiculopathy/Myelopathy

  

  The spine, also called the back bone, is designed to give us stability, smooth movement, as well as providing a corridor of protection...

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• Neck Pain

  

  The first 7 vertebral bones on the spinal column form the cervical spine and are located in the neck region. The neck bears the weight of the head...

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• Cervical Fracture

  

  The neck is made up of seven tiny bones called cervical vertebrae (C1-C7). These are protected by spongy vertebral disks present between them and supported...

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• Spinal Stenosis (Lumbar and Cervical)

  

  Cervical spine refers to neck portion of spine, and cervical spine conditions may result from overuse injuries, trauma and certain diseases.

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• Cervical Disc Protrusion

  

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

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• Whiplash

  

  Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, usually caused by sudden forceful jerk commonly occurring as a result of an automobile accident...

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• Cervical Degenerative Disorder

  ervical 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...

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• What's New in Cervical Herniated Disc

  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.

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Thoracic Conditions




• Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

  

  The backbone is made of small bones arranged from the neck region down to the buttocks, one above the other. The region at the chest...

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• Scheuermann's Disease

  

  Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a deformity of the spine that develops during growth. It can be considered as increased kyphosis.

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• DISH (Diffuse Iliopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis)

  

  Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition commonly affecting the spine characterized by calcification (bony hardening) of ligaments...

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Lumbar Conditions




• Lumbar Radiculopathy

  

  Back pain is a common condition affecting approximately 80% of the population at some point in their lives. The area usually affected is the lower back...

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• Low Back Pain

  Low back pain can be disabling; however, most cases heal with time (2-12 weeks) and with conservative therapy. Surgery is suggested...

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• Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

  

  The backbone is made of small bones arranged from the neck region down to the buttocks, one above the other. The region at the chest...

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• Spinal Stenosis (Lumbar and Cervical)

  

  Cervical spine refers to neck portion of spine, and cervical spine conditions may result from overuse injuries, trauma and certain diseases.

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• Cauda Equina Syndrome

  

  Cauda equina syndrome is an emergency condition characterized by persistent severe low back pain caused by compression of a bundle of spinal...

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• Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

  

  Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae are cushioned by intervertebral discs...

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• Lumbar Disc Herniation

  

  Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of low back pain and leg pain (sciatica). The lumbar intervertebral discs are flat and round...

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Others Conditions




• Spondylolysis

  

  Spondylolysis is a stress fracture of vertebra that may progress into spondylolisthesis, a condition of displacement of vertebrae from the spinal column.

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• 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...

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• Spine Trauma

  

  Spine trauma is damage to the spine caused from a sudden traumatic injury caused by an accidental fall or any other physical injury.

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• Back Pain

  

  Back pain or backache is the pain felt in the back that may originate from muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.

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• Spondylolisthesis

  

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

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• Spine Deformities

  

  The Spine or backbone provides stability to the upper part of our body. It helps to hold the body upright. It consists of series of irregularly...

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• Facet joint Arthritis

  

  Facet joints, also called zygapophyseal joints are located at the back of the spine which connects the vertebrae together. There are two joints...

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• Herniated Disc

  

  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...

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• Sciatica

  

  Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in our bodies.

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• Scoliosis

  

  Scoliosis is a condition characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine causing a deviation to one side. It causes a physical deformity making the spine...

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• Degenerative Disc Disease

  

  Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. DDD is a misnomer ...

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• Spinal Tumors

  

  Spine tumor is the abnormal growths of uncontrolled tissues or cells in and around the spinal cord. Tumors can either be cancerous...

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• Degenerative Spine

  Degenerative spinal conditions are group of disorders that causes loss of normal structure and function of the spine.

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• Kyphosis

  

  Kyphosis is a condition of abnormal curvature of the spine that causes rounding of the upper back or a hunchback.

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• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

  

  The sacroiliac joint is one of the large joints in the body and is formed by the connection of the sacrum and the right and left iliac (pelvic) bones.

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• Chordoma

  Chordoma is a rare, slow growing malignant tumor that develops in the spine and skull bones. It is thought to form from the remnants of the notochord...

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• Adjacent Segment Disc Disease

  Spinal fusion surgery involves the fusion of two or more vertebral bones, and is a standard of care for spinal deformities and conditions...

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• Ankylosing Spondylitis

  

  The term ankylosis stands for loss of mobility of the spine, whereas spondylitis means inflammation of the spine. Therefore, ankylosing...

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• Spondyloarthropathies

  Spondyloarthropathies are a group of chronic inflammatory diseases of the spine and joints. The most common spondyloarthropathies...

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• Piriformis Syndrome

  

  Piriformis Syndrome is an uncommon rare neuromuscular condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle.

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• Lordosis

  The spine forms natural curves at the neck, torso and lower back, which allows it to absorb shock and hold the weight of the head.

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• Sacroiliitis

  Sacroiliac joints are the joints located in the pelvic bone that connect to the lower spine. They act as shock absorbers to the spine through...

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Procedures

Non-surgical Procedures

Cervical Procedures




• Cervical/Lumbar Traction

  Cervical/lumbar traction is a therapy that stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and stretch tight muscles...

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• Cervical Bracing

  Cervical braces are external devices used to provide support and restrict movement of the cervical spine in a variety of cervical conditions...

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Thoracic Procedures




• Thoracic Spinal Injection

  Thoracic facet joints are tiny joints at each section of the spine that impart stability and facilitate guide motion. The facet joints can turn out...

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Lumbar Procedures




• Lumbar Spinal Bracing

  Lumbar braces are external devices used to restrict movement of the lumbar spine and provide support and stability to the lower back...

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• Lumbar Spinal Injections

  Lumbar spine injections are utilized in the assessment and treatment of low back pain. These injection procedures are valuable in determining...

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Others Procedures




• Epidural Steroid Injections

  

  Epidural spinal injection is a non-surgical treatment option utilized for relieving back pain. Spine degenerative conditions such as herniated...

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• Facet Injection

  

  The facet joints are the tiny joints situated at the upper and lower part of each vertebra connecting one vertebra to the other. Each of the vertebrae

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• Radiofrequency Ablation

  Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) also called rhizotomy or neurotomy is a novel non-surgical technique of treating pain. This technique employs

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• Sacroiliac Joint Injections

  Sacroiliac joints (SI joint) are joints in the lower back region, located where the sacrum and ilium bones conjoin. Despite the fact that these joints ...

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• Medial Branch Block Injections

  

  Medical branch block is an injection of a local anesthetic near the medial branch nerves to temporarily block the pain signal carried from the facet...

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• Piriformis Muscle Injection

  

  The piriformis muscle is present in the buttocks, connecting the sacrum to the outer surface of the hip. This muscle enables us to walk and run.

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Surgical Procedures for Spine Conditions

 

Cervical Procedures




• Cervical Disc Replacement

  

  The cervical spine is located in the neck region and consists of seven bones arranged one on top of the other.

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• Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement

  

  Artificial cervical disc replacement is a spine surgery to replace a degenerated (deteriorated) disc in the neck with an artificial disc.

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• Lumbar and Cervical Laminectomy

  

  Lumbar laminectomy, also known as decompression laminectomy, is a spinal surgery done to relieve excess pressure...

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• Foraminotomy (Lumbar and Cervical)

  

  Cervical foraminotomy is an operative procedure to relieve the symptoms of pinched or compressed spinal nerve by enlarging the neural...

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• Cervical Spine Fusion

  Your spine consists of a spinal cord supported by a series of interlocking bones called vertebrae. The cervical spine is the upper part...

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• Posterior Cervical Fusion

  Posterior cervical fusion (PCF), a surgical procedure performed through the back of the neck, involves joining or fusing two or more damaged cervical vertebrae.

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• Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion

  Posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion is a surgical procedure performed to decompress the spinal cord and nerve roots in the cervical region of the spine.

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• Cervical Laminoplasty

  

  A cervical laminoplasty is an operative procedure that involves reshaping/repositioning the bone at the neck region...

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• Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion

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• Minimally Invasive Cervical Discectomy

  A cervical discectomy is an operative procedure which relieves pressure on the spinal nerves and/or spinal cord by removing the total or a part...

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• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

  

  Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is an operative procedure to relieve compression or pressure on nerve roots...

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• Anterior Cervical Discectomy

  

  Anterior cervical discectomy is an operative procedure to relieve pressure or compression on the nerve roots and/or the spinal...

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• Cervical Corpectomy and Strut Graft

  The cervical spine comprises the first 7 vertebrae of the spinal column. The vertebrae are separated from one another by shock absorbing pads...

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• Cervical Spine Fusion

  Your spine consists of a spinal cord supported by a series of interlocking bones called vertebrae. The cervical spine is the upper part of the spine...

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Thoracic Procedures




• Thoracic Discectomy

  The human spine provides support to the body allowing you to stand upright, bend, and twist. The spine can be broadly divided into cervical...

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• Thoracic Corpectomy

  Thoracic corpectomy is a procedure performed to relieve pressure on a nerve at the thoracic region (upper and middle back) by removing the source...

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• Thoracic Spine Decompression

  Thoracic spine decompression is a procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves in the middle portion of the back.

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• Thoracic Spinal Injections

  Thoracic facet joints are tiny joints at each section of the spine that impart stability and facilitate guide motion.

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• Thoracic Spine Decompression

  Thoracic spine decompression is a procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves in the middle portion of the back.

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• Thoracic Corpectomy

  Thoracic corpectomy is a procedure performed to relieve pressure on a nerve at the thoracic region (upper and middle back) by removing...

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• Thoracic Spinal Fusion

  Thoracic spine fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more bones (vertebrae) of the thoracic spine are joined together so as to eliminate...

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• Thoracic Vertebroplasty

  Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease characterized by weakening of bones, making them more susceptible to fractures, typically in the hip and spine.

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Lumbar Procedures




• Lumbar Discectomy

  

  The lower back or lumbar region is often the site of pain due to its high mobility and weight bearing. Spongy discs present between...

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• Lumbar and Cervical Laminectomy

  

  Lumbar laminectomy, also known as decompression laminectomy, is a spinal surgery done to relieve excess pressure...

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• Foraminotomy (Lumbar and Cervical)

  

  Cervical foraminotomy is an operative procedure to relieve the symptoms of pinched or compressed spinal nerve by enlarging the neural...

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• Lumbar Fusion

  Spinal fusion, also called arthrodesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae (bones) within the spine.

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• Lumbar Decompression

  

  The spinal cord is protected by a bony column of vertebral bones, arranged one above the other. Injury or wear-and-tear can cause parts...

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• Lumbar Sympathetic Block

  

  Sympathetic nerves, located in the lower spine, control basic functions such as regulating blood flow. They also carry pain signals...

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• Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

  

  Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a type of spinal fusion procedure in which bone graft is placed between the affected...

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• Posterior Lumbar Fusion

  

  Spinal fusion, also called arthrodesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae (bones) within the spine.

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• Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

  

  Spinal fusion is a surgical technique used to join together two or more vertebrae in the spine and to minimize the pain caused by movement of these vertebrae.

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• Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion

  Posterolateral lumbar fusion is a surgical technique that involves correction of spinal problems from the back of the spine by placing...

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• Lower Back (Lumbar) Surgery

  Low back pain is one of the most common health problems experienced by a majority of individuals, at different phases of their lives.

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• Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion

  

  Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion is a surgical technique performed to remove the vertebral bone or disc material between...

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• Lumbar Discectomy

  

  Intervertebral discs are fibrocartilagenous cushions between adjacent vertebrae in the spine.

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• Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy

  

  The lower back or lumbar region is often the site of pain due to its high mobility and weight bearing.

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• Lumbar Foraminotomy, Facetectomy

  

  The vertebrae (spinal bones) have openings known as neuroforamen on either side for the passage of spinal nerves.

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• Lumbar Interbody Fusion

  Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LIF) surgery is a surgical technique involving the removal of the damaged intervertebral disc...

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• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery

  Minimally invasive lumbar surgery is an alternative to open lumbar surgery that allows the surgeon to access the spine through smaller incisions.

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• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy

  Lumbar discectomy is a spinal surgery that involves removal of damaged intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves...

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• Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion

  

  Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion is a surgical technique performed to remove the vertebral bone or disc material between...

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• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

  

  Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a surgery performed to correct the spinal problems in the lower back.

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• Minimally Invasive TLIF

  Our spine is made up of small bony segments called vertebrae. These vertebrae are categorized into cervical or neck vertebrae...

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Others Procedures




• Spinal Fusion

  

  Spinal fusion is the surgical technique of combining two or more vertebrae. Fusion of the vertebrae involves insertion of secondary bone...

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• Spinal Decompression

  Spinal decompression is treatment to relieve pressure on one or many “pinched nerves” of the spinal column.

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• Vertebroplasty

  

  Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease characterized by weakening of bones, making them more susceptible to fractures, typically in the hip and spine.

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• Kyphoplasty

  

  Balloon kyphoplasty is a spine surgery that relieves back pain caused by a vertebral compression fracture.

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• Spine Osteotomy

  Spine osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which a section of the spinal bone is cut and removed to allow for correction of spinal alignment.

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• Scoliosis

  

  Scoliosis is a condition characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine causing a deviation to one side.

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• Spinal Cord Stimulator

  

  Back and leg pain often have causes which either improve on their own or which the surgeon can correct.

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• Spine Deformity Surgery

  

  The Spine or backbone provides stability to the upper part of our body. It helps to hold the body upright.

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• Robotic Spine Surgery

  

  Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery is a minimally invasive spine surgery where the surgeon is assisted by a robotic system...

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• Spinal Tumors

  

  Spine tumor is the abnormal growths of uncontrolled tissues or cells in and around the spinal cord.

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• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

  

  MISS is the latest advanced technology available to perform spinal surgeries through small, less than one inch long, incisions.

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• Endoscopic Spine Surgery

  Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive spine surgery that uses specialized video cameras and instruments to remove...

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• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

  The sacroiliac joint is one of the large joints in the body and is formed by the connection of the sacrum and the right and left iliac (pelvic) bones.

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• Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

  Sacroiliac fusion is a surgical procedure to fuse or join the iliac bones and sacrum for stabilization.

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• Sacroiliac Fusion

  The sacrum is a triangle shaped bone found in the base of the spine. The iliac bones are the two large bones that form the pelvis.

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Patient Education

• Nutrition and your Spine

  Nutrients are the chemical components present in food which provide energy for carrying normal physiological functions...

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• Medications

  Medications play an effective role in the treatment of back or neck pain. Your doctor may prescribe several medications to help...

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• Possible Complications of Spinal Surgery

  Possible complications may occur before surgery, during surgery and after surgery.

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• Post-op Instructions

  Your surgeon may recommend a few specific post-operative instructions following spinal surgery.

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• Spine Rehabilitation

  Dysfunction of the spine can be severely debilitating to one’s ability to perform activities at both home and work.

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• Healthy Back Tips

  Back and neck pain are the most common health problems experienced by most people, at some point of their lives.

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• Proper Lifting

  Lifting heavy weights and improper lifting of weights is one of the foremost causes for neck pain or lower back pain.

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