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| Disc Herniation |
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| Between each pair of vertebrae in the spine are shock-absorbing inter-vertebral disc. Each disc has a strong outer ring, called the annulus, and a soft, gelatinous center that acts as the shock absorber between the vertebrae, called the nucleus pulposus. When the annulus tears, the soft nucleus can protrude into the spinal canal. This is called a herniated disc. Herniated discs can become very painful if the damaged disc leaks fluid and causes the nerve roots to inflame. |
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| Spinal Stenosis |
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Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is narrowed. This leads to back and leg pain that comes and goes with activities such as walking. Although stenosis can occur in all areas of the spine, it most commonly affects the lumbar (lower) spine. |
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| Degenerative Disc |
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| Between each pair of vertebrae in the spine are shock-absorbing inter-vertebral disc. With aging, these discs degenerate from routine “wear and tear.” Many people also sustain injuries to the disc that may not cause any immediate pain. However, over time these repeated stresses and injuries gradually result in “degenerative disc disease.” |
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| Spondylolisthesis |
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| Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward in relation to an adjacent vertebra. |
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| Spine Compression Fracture |
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The bones that form your spine are called vertebrae. When a vertebra breaks, it is called vertebral fracture. |
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| Scoliosis |
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When viewed from the side, the spine has natural curves forming an "S"-like shape. In scoliosis, patients develop a curvature of the spine when viewed from the front or back. Orthopedists measure the severity of scoliosis in degrees of curvature, ranging from 10 degrees to extreme cases of >100 degrees. |
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