Spinal Trauma What is Spinal Trauma? Spinal trauma is caused by damage to the spinal cord that results in a bruise (also called a contusion), a partial tear, or a...
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Degenerative Spinal Disorders What are Degenerative Spinal Disorders? Degenerative spinal disorders are a group of conditions that involve a loss of normal structure and function in the spine. These common...
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Intercostal Neuralgia Figure 1. Pattern of pain seen in a patient with intercostal neuralgia. Characteristically, the pain wraps around the trunk in a band-like distribution. Figure 2. X-ray demonstrating an...
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Postherpetic Neuralgia Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that occurs following an outbreak of varicella zoster virus (VSV), or “shingles.” This is the same virus that causes...
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Head and Spinal Cord Trauma Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in both adults and children. The injury can be as mild as...
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