Spinal Conditions

Disorders and abnormalities that affect the structures of the spine, including the vertebrae, discs, nerves, and surrounding tissues.

A spine doctor, also known as a spine specialist or orthopedic surgeon specializing in the spine, can diagnose and treat a wide range of spinal conditions. Some of the most common spinal conditions we’ve treated by our spine doctors include:

1. Herniated Disc: When the soft inner core of a spinal disc protrudes through the outer layer, it can compress nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
2. Degenerative Disc Disease: The gradual breakdown of spinal discs over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.
3. Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal, causing compression of the spinal cord or nerves, leading to pain, tingling, or numbness in the back, neck, or extremities.
4. Spondylolisthesis: The forward displacement of one vertebra over another, often resulting in lower back pain and nerve compression.
5. Spinal Fractures: Breaks or cracks in the bones of the spine, which can occur due to trauma, osteoporosis, or other underlying conditions.
6. Sciatica: Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates from the lower back down the leg.
7. Spinal Deformities: Conditions such as scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) and kyphosis (excessive forward rounding of the upper back) that can cause pain, postural problems, and mobility issues.
8. Spinal Tumors: Abnormal growths in or around the spine, which may be cancerous or non-cancerous, and can cause pain, neurological symptoms, or spinal instability.
9. Spinal Infections: Infections that affect the spine, such as spinal meningitis or discitis, which can lead to pain, inflammation, and neurological complications.
10. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A condition where a patient continues to experience pain or other symptoms following a previous spine surgery.

These are just a few examples, and spine doctors are trained to diagnose and treat various other spinal conditions. It’s important to consult with a qualified spine specialist to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for any specific spinal condition.

Other Spinal Conditions Treated:

*listing medical terms, be aware that people may use other synonymous to search and find these spinal conditions

• Cervical, thoracic and lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus
• Cervical, thoracic and lumbar radiculopathy
• Adult idiopathic progressive scoliosis
• Spondylosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
• Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal stenosis
• Neurogenic claudication
• Myelomalacia and myelopathy
• Facet mediated pain from hypertrophy and arthritic changes
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

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