Back Structure: From a geometric point of view, your spine is made up of a series of oddly-shaped tripods stacked one on top of the other. These are called vertebra. In the front section is a cup-shaped bone separated by spongy discs, which allows for flexibility....
Hyperkyphosis, commonly called kyphosis, is a condition of the spine that results from exaggerated curvature that leads to a rounded back. This can cause a patient to hunch forward, giving rise to the term “hunchback.” Patients with kyphosis that has gotten that far can develop...
Tarlov cysts are sacs filled with fluid that can impact the nerve roots of the sacrum, which is a set of bones close to the base of the spine. Many times, Tarlov cysts appear without any symptoms. They sometimes show up during magnetic resonance imaging...
Frequently, when you go to a doctor’s office, whether it is a general practitioner or a pain clinic, you will see a chart on the wall meant to help you describe your pain. These charts are so common we begin to not see them after a...
Discitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the intervertebral disc. It can be caused by a surgical or diagnostic procedure or spontaneously. It can be a direct pathogenic invasion (procedurally) or a hematogenous spread. Ear infections and skin infections are two common sources...
Central pain syndrome (CPS) is a neurological condition caused by damage to or dysfunction of the brain or spinal cord, which are together known as the central nervous system (CNS). It occurs secondary to diseases like stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumors, epilepsy, brain/spinal cord trauma, or...
Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDET) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain. It is indicated for patients who have painful degenerative disc disease or contained disc herniation. IDET treatment can be very effective in providing pain relief and is a minimally invasive alternative...
Hormone Therapy is now being used in addition to chemotherapy and radiation in the treatment of ovarian cancer. This therapy uses the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone to block the growth of ovarian cancer cells. The aim is to prevent cancer cell growth by controlling...
Cervical Spine Stenosis is when the spinal canal (space where the spinal cord runs through the spine) narrows. The spine is made up of connected bones and disks that protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord rests in the canal created by these bones. Due...
Almost everybody will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For almost 10% of the population that back pain can become a daily struggle to live a normal life. Often a pain-free future just isn't on site. It is said that back pain...
