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 ...
Spinal stenosis occurs when one or more bony openings (foramina) within the spine begin to narrow and reduce space for the nerves. This process can occur within the spinal canal (where the spinal cord runs down the center) and/or in the intervertebral foramina where spinal nerves exit the sp...
Lumbar spine x-rays: what can they reveal? 来自 NCBI 喜欢 0 阅读量: 12 作者: EP Gall 摘要: Over the last 40 years serum antibody testing has been considered one of the most important advances in the study of rheumatic disease. The description of the rheumatoid factor and LE cell ...
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,...
The location of numbness from nerve damage can help indicate where the nerve is being compressed - symptoms will only develop below the level of compression, not above it. Upper leg pain and numbness is usually due to a problem in the upper part of the lumbar spine. Leg pain and numbness...
Orthopedic or neurological spine surgeon Neurologist Chiropractor Physical therapist A lumbar herniated disc does not always cause pain or serious complications. In fact, in up to 99% of cases, the injured disc does not cause symptoms, and the herniation is only discovered during imaging tests (suc...
GJ Han,IS Lee,IH Han,JS Lee,TY Moon,JW Song 摘要: Posterior lumbar subcutaneous (PLS) edema on spine magnetic resonance (MR) images is a common incidental, though neglected finding. This study was undertaken to investigate the relations between PLS edema and pathologic conditions. Between ...
Proper posture is always a good idea, but with lumbar spinal stenosis it takes on a whole new importance. Observing good posture comes down to paying attention to maintaining the alignment of your spine, whether standing, sitting, or lying down. This helps your back maintain your weight more ...
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 pain through spinal adjustments and ...
It will help kill cancer cells in the fluid that surrounds your brain or spine. Your healthcare provider will remove the needle and cover the area with a bandage.How is IT chemo given through a lumbar puncture (LP)?A lumbar puncture is a procedure to inject chemo into your CSF. The ...