Video and Animation Directory - Patient Education

Ankylosing Spondylitis Animation
A video that explains how ankylosing spondylitis affects the sufferer. Simple and clear explanations of this condition.
Artificial Disc Replacement Animation
A video animation that explains clearly how artificial disc surgery is used to replace degenerated discs. Is this procedure right for you? Learn more about the technique.
Back and Neck Braces Animation
Has your doctor prescribed a back or neck brace? This video animation explains how a brace works and the purpose of bracing.
Cervical Spine Anatomy Animation
Curious about exactly how your neck accomplishes its complex tasks? This video animation shows how the bones, muscles and tendons work together to keep our skull safe and sound.
Cervical Surgery Animation
An anterior cervical discectomy is the most common surgical procedure to treat damaged cervical discs. This video animation explains how an Anterior Cervical Discectomy is performed and how the...
Degenerative Disc Disease Animation
A video animation showing how the normal aging process causes the intervertebral discs to degenerate, diminishing their water content and thereby reducing their ability to properly absorb the...
Discography Animation
During a discography procedure, a long needle is inserted into the center of the intervertebral disc from the back. This video animation explains the procedure and may relieve stress in patients...
Electrodiagnostics Animation
This video animation illustrates the differences between the two primary types of electrodiagnostic studies. You can learn why your doctor may order these tests.
Facet Joint Block Animation
Our video animation illustrates the technique of facet joint blocks. These may be used in the cervical or lumbar spine but the principle is the same.
Low Back Pain Animation
This video animation explains the difference between compressive and mechanical back pain. Different types of low back pain require different treatments.
Lumbar Fusion Animation
This animation clearly illustrates how a lumbar spinal fusion is done by a spine surgeon. If you are curious about how your surgery will be conducted, simply view the animation.
Lumbar Laminectomy Animation
Video animation of a lumbar laminectomy will assist patients in understanding this common surgical procedure.
Lumbar Surgery Animation
Surgery of the lower spine can be intimidating. This video animation will help the patient to understand different types of lumbar surgery.
MRI Animation
A video animation that illustrates how MRI's work and why your surgeon may request this type of examination.
Myelography Animation
A video animation that thoroughly explains how myelography is used to identify damage to the spinal cord. The video will help the patient to understand their upcoming procedure.
Neck Pain Animation
This video animation explains that the most common cause of neck pain is due to a muscle strain or other soft tissue sprain of the neck structures. Simple neck pain does not always mean surgery!
Osteoarthritis Animation
This animation illustrates what you should know about your joints and osteoarthritis. Although the cause of osteoarthritis remains unknown, researchers have confirmed that it is related to aging.
Osteoporosis Animation
Osteoporosis is vividly illustrated in this animation presented by SpineUniverse. Patients will understand how osteoporosis takes place in the body.
Ruptured and Herniated Disc Animation
Video animation of ruptured or herniated discs. Trauma or injury to the back can cause the cushioning discs to rupture or to protrude (herniate) from the spinal column.
Sacroiliac Joint Animation
A video animation that describes the causes and pain resulting from the deterioration of the sacroilaic joint.
Scoliosis Animation
An animation that clearly illustrates what scoliosis look like and how it affects the spine. See how surgeons measure the degree of scoliosis.
Spinal Anatomy Animation
How does your spine work? This straightforward video animation provides a clear picture of the inner workings of this vital part of your body.
Spinal Fusion Animation
The video animation explains how a spinal fusion is accomplished and "what is the purpose of a fusion". Patients can learn about how this procedure is performed.
Spinal Injections Animation
This video animation explains different types of spinal injection that may be recommended by your doctor. Spinal injections can be administered to various sites along the spine. Some injections...
Spinal Stenosis Animation
A video animation that illustrates how the canal which holds the spinal cord can become narrowed. This narrowing is called stenosis, and can result in serious and debilitating problems.
Spinal Surgery Complications Animation
An informed patient will ask the doctor about potential complications from surgery. This video animation will help the patient to decide what questions he or she must ask their surgeon.
Spinal Tap Animation
A spinal tap is a procedure done to look for infection, cancers, and bleeding in this area by taking a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid. This video animation explains why the procedure is useful...
Spinal Tests and Diagnosis Animation
Do you know the difference between an MRI and an X-ray? This video animation will help the patient to understand the full array of tests that may be ordered by a spine specialist.
Vertebral Fusion Animation
Spinal Fusion animation illustrates how surgeons implant small pieces of the hipbone between the injured vertebrae. The bone combines or fuses with the existing vertebrae to create one solid bone....
Whiplash Animation
Video animation of what happens during whiplash. Whiplash results from disruption to the muscles and tendons in the neck when the skull rapidly moves backwards and forward.
X-Rays Animation
X-rays have been in use for over a hundred years. Do you know how they work? This video animation will help new patients to understand one of the most basic tools of the spine specialist.

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