Articles, tagged with "spinal canal", page 4
23rd July 2010
One of the more common and serious causes of back pain is a slipped or herniated disc. In truth, discs in your back can't "slip" but Dr. David Nygaard, founder of Atlas Family Chiropractic in Asheville, North Carolina explains that they can bulge or prot...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
15th July 2010
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spine canal narrows and compresses the nerves of the spinal cord. Dr. David Nygaard treats patients for an array of pain and spinal issues at Atlas Family Chiropractic in Asheville, NC. He says that, "Spinal steno...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
12th July 2010
October 1, 2010 is just round the corner, and as a coder you will stand in good stead if you know them before hand. So whether your patients present with cardiologic, orthopedic, or gynecologic complaints, the next round of ICD-9 codes could have importan...
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Author:
James Smith
21st June 2010
The spine is what determines how comfortably we walk, stand, sit or even rest. There are some problems associated with the spinal cord that cause a great deal of discomfort to the patient. Some of them are discussed below.
Cervical spondylosis
A com...
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Author:
Ronsmith509
19th June 2010
Spinal Stenosis is a medical condition that is found mostly in elderly people. The spinal canal, which stretches from the bottom of the head to the top of the pelvis, might become narrow and the spinal cord and nerves get compressed. This causes low back ...
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Author:
Ronsmith509
17th June 2010
What is a Bulging Disc?
A herniated disc is a general term that is used to describe an inter-vertebral disc in the spine that has become damaged in some way and part of it is now pushing out into the spinal spaces in the back. Not all herniated discs a...
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Author:
Kim Levesque
11th June 2010
Radiculopathy or a pinched cervical nerve as its also known, occurs when there is compression or something irritating the nerves in the neck and is a common cause for back pain. This condition is often a result of an injury such as whiplash from a car acc...
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Author:
Kim Levesque
03rd June 2010
One common cause for lower back pain can be a herniated lumbar disc or lumbar degenerative disc disease. Many times this pain would be a result of the disc material compressing the spinal nerves or spinal cord. Both of these conditions can cause sciatic l...
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Author:
Kim Levesque
25th May 2010
Low back pain may occur under many circumstances. For example, if the discs overgrow it may press the nerves; if the discs and vertebrae are degenerated they lose flexibility; a sport injury and heavy lifting may twist muscles, ligaments, vertebrae or ner...
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Author:
Dr. Mital John
23rd May 2010
Spine Procedures
Overview
The complaint of low back pain is among the most common medical problems. To begin on the positive side, patients must understand that most episodes of back pain resolve, and usually within a few weeks. Unfortunately, bac...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services
21st May 2010
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Overview
Cervical spondylosis is caused by degenerative changes in the bones and intervertebral disks of the neck. A less technical name for this condition is osteoarthritis of the neck, or degenerative disk disease...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services
21st May 2010
Tuberculosis Of Spine
Overview
Spinal Tuberculosis Treatment, Spinal Tuberculosis Treatment Cost India, Spinal Tuberculosis Treatment India, Affordable Spinal Tuberculosis Surgery, Spinal Tuberculosis, Spinal Tuberculosis Treatment Hospitals, Spin...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services
21st May 2010
LDMI Spine Surgery
Overview
Introduction
Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part of a problem disc in the low back. The discs are the pads that separate the vertebrae. This procedure is commonly used when a herniated, or ruptur...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services
21st May 2010
Lumbar Disc Prolapse
Overview
Definition Of Sciatica
Sciatica is pain within the pathway and distribution of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by nerves from the spine at the junction of the lumbar and sacral regions. The nerve p...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services
21st May 2010
Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Overview
What Is Lumbar Canal Stenosis?
Lumbar Canal Stenosis Surgery, Lumbar Canal Stenosis Physiotherapy India, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Lumbar Canal Stenosis Surgery Symptoms, Lumbar Canal Stenosis Surgery, Lumbar Canal S...
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Author:
Wecare Health Services