Walking with Scoliosis: Benefits, Considerations, and Optimizing Your Routine
Walking is generally safe and beneficial for individuals with scoliosis, often recommended as a low-impact exercise that supports spinal mobility, cor...
By Hart
Category: Spine Health
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Facet Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
Facet joints are small, paired synovial joints located at the back of each vertebral segment, connecting adjacent vertebrae to guide spinal movement a...
By Alex
Cervical Disc Replacement: Benefits, Candidacy, and Comparison to Fusion
Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure that alleviates symptoms from a damaged neck disc while preserving motion, reducing adjacent segment...
By Alex
Kissing Spine (Baastrup's Disease): Surgical Options, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook
Surgery for kissing spine (Baastrup's disease) primarily involves removing bone (osteotomy/resection) or inserting an interspinous spacer to create sp...
By Jordan
Degenerative Disc Surgery: Success Rates, Types, and Influencing Factors
Degenerative disc surgery can be successful in alleviating severe pain and improving function for carefully selected individuals who haven't responded...
By Jordan
Spinal Fusion vs. Interbody Fusion: Understanding the Differences, Techniques, and Implications
Spinal fusion is a broad surgical concept aimed at permanently joining two or more vertebrae, while interbody fusion is a specific technique within sp...
By Alex
Intervertebral Discs: Functions, Anatomy, and Health Maintenance
Intervertebral discs primarily serve two critical functions: acting as shock absorbers to cushion forces on the spine and enabling flexible movement b...
By Alex
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IVDD): Genetic Links, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IVDD) has a significant genetic component, meaning a predisposition can be inherited, though environmental and lifes...
By Alex
Ligamentum Flavum Thickening: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Ligamentum flavum thickening primarily results from age-related degeneration, chronic mechanical stress, and inflammation, leading to spinal canal nar...
By Jordan
