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Cervical

  • Cervical Fracture
    Cervical Fracture

    The neck is made up of seven tiny bones called cervical vertebrae (C1-C7). These are protected by spongy vertebral discs present between them and supported by ligaments that hold them together and surround the underlying spinal cord.

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  • Cervical Stenosis
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    Cervical stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal that protects the spinal cord and its branching nerves.

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  • Cervical Spondylosis
    Cervical Spondylosis

    Cervical spondylosis, also called arthritis of the neck, is an age-related medical condition characterized by deterioration of spinal joints, vertebrae, discs, and ligaments in your neck.

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  • Cervical Radiculopathy/Myelopathy
    Cervical Radiculopathy

    Disc protrusion, also called herniated disc, is a condition caused by a tear in an intervertebral disc, allowing the disc contents to bulge out.

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Lumbar

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    Lumbar Radiculopathy

    The spine consists of 33 vertebral bones stacked one on top of the other with cushioning discs lying between each vertebra.

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Thoracic

  • Thoracic Disc Herniation
    thoracic disc herniation

    Thoracic herniation disc is a condition in which the outer fibers (annulus) of the intervertebral disc are damaged causing the soft inner material of the nucleus pulposus to rupture out of its space.

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  • Thoracic Myelopathy
    Thoracic Myelopathy

    Thoracic myelopathy is a disorder resulting from severe spinal cord compression in the thoracic region.

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Other Spine Conditions

  • Arm Pain of Spinal Origin
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    Arm pain of spinal origin can be described as discomfort or pain felt anywhere in the arm including the wrist, elbow, or shoulder as a result of a pinched nerve (nerve compression) or irritated nerve in the spinal cord.

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  • Back Pain
    Back Pain

    The back is subject to wear and tear from daily activities and stresses.

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  • Neck Pain
    Neck Pain

    Common neck pain may occur from muscle strain or tension from everyday activities including poor posture, prolonged use of a computer and sleeping in an uncomfortable position.

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  • Neck Strains and Sprains
    Neck sprain

    The neck is the most flexible part of the spine and supports the weight of the head.

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  • Disc Herniation
    Disc Herniation

    Disc herniation is one of the common causes of back pain.

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  • Degenerative Disc Disease
    Degenerative Disc Disease

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

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  • Degenerative Spinal Conditions
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    A degenerative condition is a continuous deterioration of a tissue or an organ in your body over time.

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  • Facet Joint Arthritis
    Facet Joint Arthritis

    Facet joints, also called zygapophyseal joints, are synovial joints located at the back of your spine, connecting the vertebrae together.

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  • Fractures of the Spine
    Spine

    A fracture of the spine is a break in the bone continuity of the spinal vertebrae or vertebral column.

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  • Kyphosis
    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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  • Lordosis
    Lordosis

    The spine forms a natural curve at the neck, torso, and lower back, which allows it to absorb shock and hold the weight of your head. When this curvature is accentuated at the lower back, it is called lordosis.

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  • Spinal Instability
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    Spinal instability refers to the condition of failure of the spinal column to maintain its normal structure.

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  • Spine Trauma
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    Spine trauma is defined as an injury or damage to any region of the spine.

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  • Spinal Stenosis
    Spinal Stenosis

    Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the vertebral column constricting and exerting pressure on the spinal cord or neural foramen (a bony tunnel through which a nerve exits the spinal cord).

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  • Spondylolysis
    Spondylolysis

    Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the vertebra that may progress into spondylolisthesis, a condition where the vertebra gets displaced from the spinal column.

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  • Spondylolisthesis
    Spondylolisthesis

    Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of the vertebral disc from the spinal column.

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  • Sciatica
    Sciatic

    The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It begins in the lower back and extends through the buttocks down the back of each leg to the thighs and feet.

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  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
    Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    Sacroiliac joint dysfunction or sacroiliac joint pain is one of the common causes of low back pain.

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  • Difficulty Walking
    Difficulty Walking

    Walking is a complex interaction among multiple systems of the body. Proper walking is a result of balance, sensory function, reflexes, motor function, and many other systems working in conjunction.

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  • Peripheral Nerve Compression
    Peripheral Nerve Compression

    The human body has 2 nervous systems, the central nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system that includes a network of nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord.

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  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
    Vertebral Compression Fractures

    Back pain is an indication of stress fractures known as vertebral compression fractures.

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  • Whiplash
    whiplash

    Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, usually caused by a sudden forceful jerk commonly occurring because of an automobile accident, sports injuries or an accidental fall.

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  • Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
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  • Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony
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