- Adult Scoliosis: Diagnostic Process
During a patient's evaluation for adult scoliosis, the patient's personal and family medical histories are reviewed. The evaluation includes a thorough physical and neurological examination with spinal x-rays.
- Adult Scoliosis: Treatment and Recovery
Scoliosis in an adult causes spinal deformity, and it may cause pain. Depending on the severity of the abnormal curve, the condition may be treated using moist heat, medication, and exercise. Most patients with adult scoliosis do not need surgery.
- Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis is a debilitating condition characterized by severe stinging, burning pain, and neurologic problems. It is caused by an inflammation of the arachnoid lining, one of the 3 membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Childhood Scoliosis: Treatment and Recovery
A treatment plan is determined by the child's age, remaining growth potential, curve pattern and magnitude, anticipated rate of progression, and appearance.
- Childhood Scoliosis: Diagnostic Steps
A small percent of children will be found to have scoliosis; an abnormal spinal curve. Learn how this condition is properly diagnosed.
- Cómo se trata la espondiolistesis
Si la espondiolistesis no es progresiva, no se requiere más tratamiento que la observación.
- Espondiolistesis
La espondolistesis se produce cuando una vértebra se desplaza hacia adelante sobre una vértebra adyacente, generalmente en la zona lumbar.
- Herniated Disc: Treatment and Recovery
An overview explaining what a herniated disc is, the causes, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
- Herniated Discs: Definition, Progression, and Diagnosis
This informative article explains herniated discs in easy-to-understand language. Learn what a herniated disc really is, how we develop them, where we can feel pain from them, and how doctors diagnosis them.
- How Doctors Treat Spondylolisthesis
Sometimes spondylolisthesis doesn't require treatment. If the vertebra isn’t expected to slip more, you may just need to rest and stop doing activities that cause pain. However, if you need surgery, here’s important information to know.
- Lumbar Back Sprains and Strains
Most people will experience back pain during their lifetime. Some patients fear the worst, especially when pain is severe. Although back pain can be caused by fracture, disc disorder, or tumor, the most common cause is sprain or strain.
- Lumbar Back Sprains: Diagnostic Steps
A lumbar sprain or strain causes local tissues to swell causing pain, tenderness and stiffness. The pain and other symtpoms may mimic other disorders affecting the back.
- Lumbar Back Sprains: Treatment and Prevention
The most common cause of back pain is a spinal sprain or strain. Because the pain can be sudden and severe, some patients fear the worst.
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
A common cause of low back and leg pain is a bulging or herniated disc in the lumbar area. Symptoms may include dull or sharp pain, leg weakness or tingling, or sciatica—pain that shoots down your leg. Illustrations show a normal and herniated disc.
- Osteoarthritis: Commonly Affected Joints
Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint but most often occurs in the spine, hips, knees, or hands.
- Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Spinal Joint Disease
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease commonly affecting the spinal joints. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and different treatments that include medication and exercise to help you live with osteoarthritis.
- Osteoarthritis: Treatment Options
Although there is no 'cure' for osteoarthritis, the symptoms can be treated.
- Osteoporosis: Detection and Diagnosis
A Bone Mineral Density test is often used to help diagnose osteoporosis and determine the risk for future fracture.
- Osteoporosis: The Silent Thief
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile. This can cause loss of height, humpback (kyphosis), and debilitating pain. It’s a “silent thief” because you often don’t know you’re losing bone density until you fracture a vertebra.
- Osteoporosis: Treatment Goals and Prevention
Having osteoporosis does not have to mean a life of pain and inactivity. The four-fold goals in the treatment of osteoporosis are discussed here.
- Progressive Steps toward Lumbar Disc Herniation
Many factors increase the risk for disc herniation such as biochemical changes that accompany normal aging and poor lifestyle choices.
- Scoliosis in Adults
Scoliosis in an adult may cause spinal deformity and pain. Depending on the severity of the abnormal curve, the condition may be treated using bracing or spine surgery.
- Scoliosis in Children: A Complex Disorder
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is more common among girls, but it does affect boys, too. Fortunately, severe cases aren’t as prevalent as smaller, more manageable curves. Read how abnormal curves in the spine are diagnosed and treated.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Is it Right for You?
For some patients, spinal cord stimulation is an option to treat chronic low back pain. In this therapy, electrical impulses are used to block pain from being perceived in the brain. Instead of pain, the patient feels a mild tingling sensation.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Risks and Benefits
While there is no guarantee that spinal cord stimulation will alleviate all of your discomfort, most patients report a 50% - 70% decrease in pain.
- Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis can be present at birth, develop during childhood or later in life. The disorder may result from the physical stresses to the spine from carrying heavy things, weightlifting, gymnastics, and general wear and tear.
- Spondylolisthesis: A Vertebra that Slips
Spondylolisthesis rarely affects children, although during growth spurts the chances increase.
- Treatment and Prevention of Lumbar Disc Herniations
Most patients with a lumbar herniated disc will not require spine surgery. In 4 to 6 weeks, most patients find their symptoms are relieved using non-surgical treatments.
- Types of Osteoporosis: Primary or Secondary
Some physicians classify osteoporosis as either primary or secondary. Classification may be dependent on whether the osteoporosis is age related or caused by a medical condition or medications that can interfere with normal bone reformation.
