The spine, also known as the backbone or vertebral column is an integral part of the Axial Skeleton. Normally, there are about thirty-three (33) vertebrae in a human’s spine.
The vertebrae are responsible for defining the posture of an individual. It allows an individual to stand, bend, sit, lie and also, protect the spinal cord. But with the onset of a problem, the structure of the spine may change or damage to surrounding tissues and vertebrae may be caused.
Spinal damage or diseases cause pain when the damage or disease puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves around the spine.
Treatment or surgery for a spinal damage, defect or disease depends on the location of the damage or defect, or the severity of the disease’s signs and symptoms.
Some diseases or medical conditions of the spine include:
Spinal Stenosis Neck pain Osteoporosis
Spondylosis Spondylolithesis Radiculopathy
Spina Bifida Myelopathy Chronic pain
Spinal Disease Cervical Spine Disorder Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis Kyphosis Paralysis
Spinal Injury Spinal Tumour Vertebral Compression Fracture
Spinal Disc Herniation Sciatica Whiplash
Degenerative Disc Disease Low Back Pain Lordosis
Radicular Pain Syringomyelia Scheuermann’s Disease
Facet Syndrome Meningitis Lumbar Disc Disease
Below Are some Treatments and Therapies:
- Epidural Injections for Spinal Pain
- Chiropractic
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Back Surgery
- Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
- Lumbar (Open) Microscopic Disectomy
The Under-listed Are some Diagnosis and Tests:
- X-Ray
- Computed Tomography (CT) – Spine
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Spine
- Discography
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