Back pain can be a disabling health condition at any age. However, older adults aged 60 and over are more likely to suffer back pain related to spinal degeneration. These conditions may not create significant symptoms at the...
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Benign spinal tumors, by definition, are non-cancerous growths. They are composed of abnormal masses of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord or spinal column. These tumors may cause back pain that cannot be attributed to an...
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Regis W. Haid, Jr., MD, has been named new president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, Georgia Regis W. Haid, Jr., MD, has been named as the new president of the American Association of Neurological...
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Females over the age of 50 are at risk for developing spinal compression fractures. It is a very common complication of osteoporosis, a bone disease that affects post-menopausal women. In osteoporosis, bone mass decreases faster than it can be...
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Cervical degeneration is one of the causes of long-term or chronic neck pain. Degenerative changes are common as people age, and neck pain is a familiar complaint for seniors. Some aches and pains are fairly normal, but a physician...
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Atlanta Magazine names David M. Benglis, Jr., Roger H. Frankel, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Michele M. Johnson, and Steven D. Wray as 2021 Top Neurological Surgeons. PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, Georgia – Five physicians from Atlanta Brain and Spine Care have...
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Roger H. Frankel, M.D. and David M. Benglis, Jr., M.D. were recently named as 2021 Top Neurological Surgeons by Georgia Trend magazine. Press Release Atlanta, Georgia – Roger H. Frankel, M.D. and David M. Benglis, Jr. M.D. have been named ...
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A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is a painless, non-invasive medical diagnostic test. The initials stand for computerized tomography scan. The test uses computers and rotating x-ray machines to produce 3D cross-sectional images...
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Obesity is becoming a major problem in the U.S. The CDC estimates that more than 40% of American adults and 19% of children and adolescents can be classified as obese. Obesity is measured in body mass index (BMI), which is an equation...
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Scheuermann’s disease is a deformity of the spine resulting in an abnormal front to back curvature known as kyphosis. The condition produces a rounded hunchback appearance, and the patient is not able to straighten the back when standing up. ...
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A herniated disc is a common cause of back pain. The discs act as shock absorbers of the spine and are located between each of the vertebrae. A disc becomes herniated when cracks or tears on the outer surface allow fluid from inside the disc to...
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Neck injuries of varying degrees can be attributed to sports activities. Injuries to the neck and cervical spine are more common in contact sports such as football, lacrosse, basketball, and soccer. However, they may also occur while...
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