Cervical spine stabilization is a phrase applied to a variety of different techniques used in the cervical spine (the neck) to reduce or eliminate instability. Instability can be caused by...
Cervical deformity correction is a procedure used to correct kyphosis in the cervical spine. While the thoracic spine can suffer from scoliosis (sideways curvature), the cervical spine is usually...
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...
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.
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.
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