A revision laminectomy is a secondary procedure performed on patients when complications arise with the primary surgery. Complications can include patient-related factors such as re-injury, infection...
Among musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis is the most frequently diagnosed by physicians specializing in spinal and back conditions.
Cauda equina syndrome, or “horse’s tail” in Latin, is a rare disease targeting the nerve roots in the lumbar (lower) spinal cord.
A cervical fracture is a serious injury and can take a devastating toll on your body. The neck contains seven bones, known as the cervical vertebrae, which support the head and also connect the head...
Cervical spondylosis is a common injury that often occurs when playing sports. In such an injury, a fracture develops in the spinal column’s bones involving the neck.
Cervical radiculopathy or a pinched nerve occurs when neck pain spreads all the way into your shoulders or arms.
Congenital torticollis, common in firstborn children, is typically diagnosed 6-8 weeks after birth. Children with a twisted neck are 10-20% more likely to have hip dysplasia (dislocation) at birth as...
Vertebroplasty is very similar to kyphoplasty. The process involves the injection of a special cement used to rebuild the vertebra’s surface and height.
Kyphoplasty is a treatment option used for patients who have suffered compression fracturing in their vertebra.
A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to provide decompression for the spine.
