B
- Back PainAt some point in their lives, four out of five Americans experience back pain. Our specialists have dedicated their careers to helping patients find relief from back pain.
C
- Cervical Laminoplasty A surgical procedure that reshapes or repositions the vertebral lamina to relieve spinal cord pressure while preserving stability.
D
- DiscographyA diagnostic imaging test that evaluates spinal disks by injecting contrast dye to identify pain sources or disk abnormalities.
H
- Herniated DiskA condition in which the outer ring of a spinal vertebrae is damaged, causing pain, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.
- Herniated Disk SurgerySurgery for herniated disks typically involves the removal of the portion of the disc that has herniated and is irritating the nerve.
L
- LaminectomyA surgical procedure that removes part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
N
- Neck PainMuscle stiffness, numbness, weakness and discomfort in the tissues of the neck.
- Neuropathic PainThis condition occurs when damaged nerve fibers send incorrect signals to pain centers in the brain, resulting in chronic pain.
S
- SciaticaPain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, usually from the lower back down one leg, often caused by nerve compression.
- ScoliosisThe spine is twisted side-to-side in a C or S shape, or it is rotated out of normal alignment.
- SpasticityA muscle control condition in which there is an abnormal increase in the stiffness or tone of the muscles, interfering with movement or speech.
- Spinal Cord InjuryDamage to the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain.
- Spinal DeformityUnnatural curvature of the spine.
- Spinal Fracture A break or crack in the vertebrae, often caused by trauma, osteoporosis or disease.
- Spinal StenosisNarrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress nerves and cause pain, numbness or weakness, usually in the neck or lower back.
- Spinal TumorsGrowths that originate or spread to the spinal canal or the bones of the spine.
- SpineOur spine specialists collaborate with neurologists, neuroradiologists, orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists and rehabilitation experts to provide the most accurate diagnosis for your spinal condition.
- SpondylosisAge-related spine degeneration that may cause pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
T
- TorticollisA condition where neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing the head to twist or tilt to one side.