Falls are a common cause of spinal injuries and trauma, especially among the elderly. According to the CDC, more than one out of four older people fall each year. Not all falls cause serious injury, but 10-20 percent of falls result in...
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Sciatica pain is a common condition for which people seek medical treatment. It is estimated that 40 percent of people will experience sciatica pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, this condition becomes more common as we...
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The National Institutes of Health estimates that 1.5 million people in the U.S. suffer vertebral compression fractures each year. It’s a common problem for the elderly, particularly among postmenopausal women. Many such fractures are...
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Aches and pains in the spine are common as people age. Back pain affects both men and women, and lower back pain is a recurrent complaint of older adults. Lifestyle, genetics, and physiological factors all play a role. The aging...
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A cervicogenic headache is a type of referred pain caused by a problem in the neck. A variety of factors may contribute to the problem. The neck may have been damaged through trauma or injury, such as a whiplash from an accident. There may be...
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Radicular pain is pain that occurs due to an irritated or compressed nerve. The pain can travel along the affected nerve to other parts of the body connected to the damaged nerve. The person may feel dull, sharp, burning, stinging, or shooting...
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A cyst is a small sac of tissue filled with fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts are generally benign, or non-cancerous. Synovial cysts occur in the joints of the spine and are considered to be rare. These cysts are most often found in the...
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Osteoblastomas are rare, typically non-cancerous bone tumors that can occur anywhere in the body. Approximately 40 percent of osteoblastomas occur in the spine, with hands, feet, and legs also being common sites. Although these tumors are...
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Bone grafts have been a basic component in spinal fusion surgery. Grafts can provide structure by filling in gaps between two bones. This prevents movement while the body rebuilds lost bone. The graft acts as a framework for the...
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Patients hope for an optimal outcome and the ability to resume their regular activities without pain as soon as possible following spine surgery. A significant part of the recovery and rehabilitation plan often involves physical therapy (PT). ...
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Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the bones, making them thinner and weaker than they should be. Bones become brittle and are more at risk for fractures. Osteoporosis typically affects older women who are post-menopausal, although...
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Osteoarthritis, or arthritis, of the spine is very common, especially as people age. Many adults begin to notice symptoms of osteoarthritis by age 40. Symptoms most often begin gradually and become more painful over time. Spinal arthritis is a...
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