An Overview of Spinal Muscle Atrophy and Treatment Options
Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA) is an inherited genetic condition caused by a deterioration of spinal nerve tissue. The disease leads to a loss of size and strength in the muscles surrounding the spinal column, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis. The disorder is rare, occurring in one out of every 6,000 to 10,000 children. The […]
An Overview of Melorheostosis and Treatment Options
Melorheostosis is a rare and progressive condition affecting bone formation in various areas of the skeleton, including the spine in unusual instances. The disease is not cancer-related and also impacts soft tissue formation. Melorheostosis can develop in both children and adults and is equally prevalent in men and women. The exact cause of the syndrome […]
Klippel-Feil Syndrome Overview
Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare condition in which two or more neck (cervical) vertebrae develop in such a way that they join. This ailment is unusual and is genetic in nature, occurring in newborns at a rate of in 1/40,000 worldwide. The vertebral fusion that is present at birth causes three major structural abnormalities: a […]
An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a combination of neurological conditions that interfere with voluntary muscle function. ALS is quite prevalent worldwide; 14,000 to 15,000 Americans suffer from the disease, according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control in 2016. Because ALS is linked to the nerves controlling voluntary movement, it affects basic bodily functions […]
