Lumbar spine fusion is a common procedure associated with a high cost burden and risk of serious complications. We aimed to summarise systematic reviews on the effec- tiveness of lumbar spine fusion for most diagnoses. We found no high-quality system- atic reviews and the risk of bias of ...
A majority of herniated discs occur between the fourth and fifth lumbar segments of the spine or between the fifth lumbar segment and the first sacral segment. In the latter case, the weak spot in the outer core of the disc is directly underneath the spinal nerve root, and the herniated di...
This section of the back is called the lumbar region. Because these vertebrae are so large and carry the biggest load of the back, they are sometimes fractured. A lumbar compression fracture is the fracturing of lumbar vertebrae that causes the vertebrae to compress or flatten down. Usually,...
I'm 57 years old male and 2 months ago I was diagnosed with a herniated vertebral disc in the lumbar area. I have been taking pain meds since, the doctor didn’t want me to go to surgery so soon. The defect in the disc wasn’t that big and he thought that there was no need fo...
This may have several causes, one of which is pressure from a ruptured disc in the lumbar spine. Cauda equine syndrome occurs in only one to fifteen percent of herniated disc patients and usually requires surgical decompression. If the onset of the syndrome is very sudden and acute, it is ...
The intended procedure is determined by the outpatient MRI scan. Do changes occur within the spine during the wait for surgery? Would the changes affect the operative decision?Design: A Prospective study.Subjects: 105 patients listed for elective lumbar spine surgery at a district general hospital...
Lifting while twisting the spine A fall or movement that occurs suddenly and puts a great deal of stress on the lumbar area Chiropractic Care for the Lumbar Spine Chiropractic care is a very popular, effective treatment for lower back pain. A chiropractor can help patients manage their back pai...
Deformities of the cavity andinclude, a harmful forward curvature of the spine, or, a sideways curvature. Either condition, if severe enough, can affect the spinal cord and compromise the function of the nervous system. Sometimes, these conditions are congenital, though they may not become eviden...
As people age, the ligaments of the spine can thicken and harden (called calcification). Bones and joints may also enlarge, and bone spurs (called osteophytes)
What Is Spinal Stenosis? Types of Spinal Stenosis Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Spinal Stenosis Treatment Spinal Stenosis Surgery Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video Range of Spinal Stenosis Signs and Symptoms Save Spinal stenosis can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the back, neck, and limbs...