"Spinal Diseases"
Advent Cervical Disc Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion(ACDF) for Treatment of One Level Degenerative Disc Disease (IDE Study) Kineflex-C Artificial Disc System to Treat Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Study to Compare Two ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Information about vertebroplasty for spine fracture pain from the American Academy of Family Physicians. About 50 million people in the United States have osteoporosis (a decrease in the amount of bone mass) or have thinning of the bones that ... [... more]
Family Doctor |
What causes kyphosis?
A normal spine, when viewed from behind appears straight. However, a spine affected by kyphosis shows evidence of a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving the child a "humpback" appearance. Kyphosis is ... [... more]
Children's Hospital Boston |
FreeMD® Chronic Back Pain: Visit Virtual Doctor
Definition Evaluation Underlying Cause Anatomy Trusted Sites Visit Virtual Doctor Chronic Back Pain Symptom Check-Up As the virtual doctor, I'll help you decide if you need to see a doctor and why. To do this, I will ask you some questions about ... [... more]
freemd.com |
My Pain: Back and Neck - Fast Facts
The spinal column is the center for control of our posture and provides our stability when we stand. It also allows for flexibility, so that we can do different things such as stand or sit, stretch backward or bend forward. We can even twist our ... [... more]
National Pain Foundation |
'Degenerative changes' in the spine: Is this arthritis?
My doctor says I have "degenerative changes" in my spine. Does this mean I have arthritis? Yes. The phrase "degenerative changes" in the spine refers to osteoarthritis of the spine. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Laparoscopic Spine Surgery
Information for patients eligible for laparoscopic spine surgery. Patient Information for Laparoscopic Spine Surgery from SAGES Your spine surgeon has determined that you need an operation for your back problem and feels that there would be a ... [... more]
Sages |
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disorder that primarily affects the spine. It is a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis characterized by back pain and stiffness. These symptoms typically appear in adolescence or early adulthood. As the condition ... [... more]
Genetics Home Reference |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
hhs.gov |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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