Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion (PLDF) is a spinal surgery procedure performed to treat spinal conditions and problems of the lower back. It is an advanced surgical procedure that uses cutting-edge surgical equipment with advanced imaging technology to minimize tissue […]
Metastatic spinal disease happens when cancer cells from one part of the body break away and travel to the spinal bones to cause Metastatic spinal tumours in the spine. Also referred to as metastatic spinal cancer, it is an advanced […]
In a few cases, cancer cells spread from their original tumour to the other parts of the body to form a new tumour in another body part or tissue. This phenomenon is called metastasis, and the tumour formed this way […]
Vertebral compression fractures are small breaks that occur in the vertebral body of the spine over time. Unlike regular fractures due to injuries, compression fractures occur due to osteoporosis, where the bone tends to get weaker and fragile increasing the […]
Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the gaps in the spine, can compress your spinal cord and the nerve roots which exit each vertebra. According to orthopedic spine specialists, aging-related alterations to your spine are a frequent cause of spinal stenosis. The […]
Although rare, vertebral osteomyelitis is a severe disorder that impacts the spine’s skeletal structure. A bone infection known as vertebral osteomyelitis develops when bacteria or fungi infiltrate the vertebrae, leading to inflammation and decay of the bone tissue. Factor Causing Vertebral […]
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with fixation is a not unusual place surgical treatment is completed to treat neck pain and related symptoms caused by degenerative changes in the cervical spine. This procedure involves removing a damaged or herniated […]
Chiropractic adjustments are a hands-on treatment performed by a chiropractor to correct misalignments in the spine or other joints. The chiropractor uses their hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to the affected joint. This force aims to restore normal […]
Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal column is not adequately formed in the baby. Due to the inadequate formation of the spinal column, the section of the spinal cord or spinal nerves can be exposed and formed […]
Maintaining a good posture is extremely necessary but it is not taken very seriously. Having a bad posture especially when it comes to your back is the starting point of so many back problems. This also affects your spinal cord […]