Osteoporosis is a Bone Disease Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist, but any bone can be affected. You can’t “catch” osteoporosis or give it to someone […]
Learn MoreSpondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which spine vertebrae slip out of place and usually occurs in the lower back. Spondylolisthesis can result from injury, a stress fracture, degenerative arthritis, or even a genetic weakness of the vertebrae. While a common cause in adults is degenerative arthritis, Spondylolisthesis is often found in young people who participate […]
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If you’re reading this, you probably have a flattened lordotic curve. Okay, no need to panic—yet. There is a natural curve at the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine that changes depending upon our posture and activities. When an activity is repeated often, however, this curve can become flattened and lead to pain and […]
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Treatment for your brain or spine tumor will depend on your tumor type and location, and your general health. Surgery If possible, you will have surgery to treat brain or spine tumors and help relieve symptoms. Surgery removes as much of the tumor as possible while not damaging healthy tissue. It is most successful when […]
Learn MoreHow long does it take to recovery from back surgery?
Recovery from back surgery can require effort, but newer minimally-invasive surgical techniques often reduce healing time. For many common types of back surgery, patients are back on their feet in a few weeks. Back surgery that requires bone removal, fusion, or the addition of “hardware” can take longer. Recovery time for spinal surgery depends upon […]
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