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Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?

If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pain

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The Causes of Osteoporosis and Its Symptoms

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones become brittle, and weak. This brittleness can be so severe that even harmless actions such as coughing or bending over can lead to fractures. Most fractures caused by osteoporosis occur in the wrists or hips. But osteoporosis can also lead to vertebral

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Radiculopathy: Definition, Types, and Symptoms

Radiculopathy, also referred to as a pinched nerve, occurs when the nerves in the vertebral column are damaged, compressed, or pinched. When these nerve roots are subjected to pressure, the result is inflammation that can lead to pain in a variety of areas, including arms, shoulder, leg, and back pain.

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The Causes Radiculopathy Cervical Radiculopathy

What Is Cervical Radiculopathy?  Cervical Radiculopathy is a disease that is marked by disturbance, compression, inflammation, or damage of nerves in the cervical vertebrae. The compression of the nerves might be brought about by the formation of bone spurs or herniated discs, and it causes neurological functions to change. When

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Types and Grades of Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a condition where a vertebral body slips over another one. While a visit to Spine Center of Texas may be your best source of information regarding the types of Spondylolisthesis, the article below will give you more insight. To be able to better grade or classify Spondylolisthesis, you

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Types of Spondylosis, Their Symptoms, and Causes

Even before visiting Spine Center of Texas, it is in your best interest to know and understand the different types of Spondylosis. These forms of Spondylosis are referred to according to the areas of the body that they affect. Apart from the most common cervical Spondylosis, the other types are

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Vertebral Compression Fractures

Vertebral compression fractures or VCF occur when the block-like sections of the spine or vertebra collapse or break. These fractures often lead to extreme pain, height loss, and deformity. In most cases, these fractures are prevalent in the lower section of the thoracic spine. The collapsing of the vertebrae might

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Spinal Vertebrae: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions

Spinal vertebrae are flat surfaced bones with a round shape that form the spinal column. There are a total of 34 vertebrae, and 24 of them are separate bones.  The ten vertebrae that make up the sacrum and coccyx at the lowest end of the spine are each fused. Vertebrae

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The Spinal Cord: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries

The spinal cord is a long section of nerve tissue that begins at the brain’s base. It extends down through the spinal canal and ends between the first and second lumbar (low back) vertebrae. From there, it separates into several long, thin fibers called the cauda equina, which reach down

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When To Call Spine Center of Texas

If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pains

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Get Relief From Compression Fractures With Kyphoplasty

When part of the vertebrae, the bone spine, collapses, the condition is termed as a compression fracture. Sometimes, more than one spine fracture can occur which is known as multiple compression fractures. The main reason behind these fractures are trauma, injury, age, and harsh physical activities that may need treatments

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Kyphoplasty as a Solution to Compression Fractures

Compression fractures are painful and progressive, and many people who suffer from a compression fracture have also suffered from the change it brings to their lifestyle. However, thanks to kyphoplasty, the lives of people living with a compression fracture have improved significantly. The life-changing procedure is now becoming more common,

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