Spinal Disc Disease What is Spinal Disc Disease? Between each vertebra is a fibrous disc with a jelly-like core. These cushions of cartilage allow the body to accept and dissipate...
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Herniated Intervertebral Disc Disease What is Herniated Intervertebral Disc Disease? The vertebral column (backbone) is made up of 33 vertebrae separated by spongy disks and classified into four distinct areas....
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Spinal Inflammatory Disorders What are Spinal Inflammatory Disorders? Inflammatory disorders of the spine can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, and infection. Inflammation in the spine...
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Syringomyelia (“Syrinx”) What is Syringomyelia? Also known as syringomyelia and hydromyelia are commonly known as syrinx. Essentially, a syrinx is a fluid collection in the spinal cord. There are many causes...
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Tethered Spinal Cord What are Tethered Spinal Cords? Tethered spinal cords are a group of complicated developmental malformations of the spinal cord. These are benign conditions, but as with the...
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