AnatomyDiseasesChemicals and DrugsAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPhenomena and ProcessesDisciplines and Occupations
Longitudinal LigamentsOssification of Posterior Longitudinal LigamentLigamentsLigamentum FlavumOssification, HeterotopicSpineHyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic SkeletalLigaments, ArticularSpinal CordAlkaline PhosphatasePeriodontal LigamentSpinal Cord InjuriesPosterior Cruciate LigamentPatellar LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionBroad LigamentRound LigamentInjections, SpinalSpinal Cord DiseasesLateral Ligament, AnkleJoint InstabilitySpinal NervesAnesthesia, SpinalSpinal Cord CompressionSpinal DiseasesSpinal Nerve RootsSpiral Ligament of CochleaRuptureSpinal CanalSpinal Cord NeoplasmsKnee JointTendonsSpinal StenosisSpinal NeoplasmsSpinal FusionBiomechanical PhenomenaManipulation, SpinalManipulation, ChiropracticChiropracticPost-Traumatic HeadacheManipulation, OrthopedicHypesthesia
NervesTendonsPosteriorVertebraeInjuriesMuscles and ligamentsJointsStenosisTornTendonInjuryVertebral columnDislocationLumbarVertebraSurgicalBoneScoliosisNerveOssificationArthritisAnterior cruciateInstabilityMedialDiscsCapsularSupport the spineKnee ArthroplastyNormal spinal curvesSpine and spinalNeckTissuesPelvisCatheterCanalStrainChronicComplications
Nerves21
  • The replica highlights many areas of the cervical vertebrae, including the annulus fibrosus rings around the nucleus pulposus, spinal cord with simulated dorsal and ventral roots, spinal nerves, vertebral arteries, and major bony landmarks of the cervical vertebrae. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • Other nerves branch out from the spinal cord. (medicinenet.com)
  • Pressure on the spinal cord in the neck can be serious because most of the nerves that serve the body pass through the neck. (medicinenet.com)
  • Changes in the neck cause the spinal canal to narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and other nerves. (medicinenet.com)
  • Damaged disks can press on the nerves and even compress the spinal cord. (medicinenet.com)
  • 4 When the ligaments overstretch and/or tear from whiplash injury or creep (the slow stretching of ligaments over time, such as from forward head posture), spinal motion is excessive, risking injury to the spinal cord or nerves. (caringmedical.com)
  • The back comprises the spine and spinal nerves, as well as several different muscle groups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The spinal cord has five sections of spinal nerves branching off. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This life-size female pelvis is hand painted to show the external and internal genital elements of the pelvis with Sacroiliac Ligaments, muscles of pelvic floor as well as the network of sacral nerves and vessels. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • Spinal fusion removes the motion between vertebrae and helps prevent the stretching of nerves, ligaments, and muscles. (medgadget.com)
  • Neck pain can come from a number of disorders or diseases that involve any of the tissues in the neck, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments or muscles. (aans.org)
  • At each vertebral level, a pair of spinal nerves exit through small openings called foramina (one to the left and one to the right). (aans.org)
  • The delicate spinal cord and nerves are protected by suspension in the spinal fluid in the dural sac, then further by the bony vertebrae. (aans.org)
  • Herniated discs or bone spurs may cause a narrowing of the spinal canal, or the small openings through which spinal nerve roots exit, putting pressure on spinal cord or the nerves. (aans.org)
  • Pressure on the spinal cord in the cervical region can be a serious problem, because virtually all of the nerves to the rest of the body have to pass through the neck to reach their final destination (arms, chest, abdomen, legs). (aans.org)
  • This can result in pain, pinched nerves in the spine, and pulled muscles, ligaments and tendons. (kstatecollegian.com)
  • The complex anatomy of the lumbar spine is a remarkable combination of these strong vertebrae, multiple bony elements linked by joint capsules, and flexible ligaments/tendons, large muscles, and highly sensitive nerves. (medscape.com)
  • The same numbered spinal nerve root, recurrent meningeal nerves, and radicular blood vessels pass through each foramen. (medscape.com)
  • To relieve pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, doctors use traction or manipulate the head, then immobilize the neck, but sometimes surgery is needed. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Craniocervical junction disorders can put pressure on the lower parts of the brain, the top part of the spinal cord, or nearby nerves. (msdmanuals.com)
  • As a result, the neck is shortened, and pressure is put on parts of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. (msdmanuals.com)
Tendons3
Posterior5
  • Japanese Organization of the Study for Ossification of Spinal Ligament (JOSL) 2021, ' Association between severity of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and ossification of other spinal ligaments in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament ', Journal of Clinical Medicine , vol. 10, no. 20, 4690. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The model also exposes to the viewer the spinal cord interaction with the bone and its connecting anterior and posterior roots. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • This was a retrospective study of 10 cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI), concomitant with ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), that were treated by the author at Sanglah General Hospital-Bali during 2013-2014. (ejournals.ca)
  • While the lower back has the large, strong core musculature to help with spinal stabilization the cervical spine does not, it relies anteriorly on the intervertebral discs and posteriorly by the posterior ligament complexes. (caringmedical.com)
  • Two of the main ligaments in the back are the anterior longitudinal ligament and the posterior longitudinal ligament. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Vertebrae10
Injuries12
  • Learn about stretching and strengthening exercises to help prevent spinal ligament injuries, as part of a lifestyle change. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • In this article, we will discuss the importance of stretching and strengthening exercises for preventing spinal ligament injuries, as well as provide some simple tips on how to incorporate them into your lifestyle. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • Stretching and strengthening exercises are an essential part of preventing spinal ligament injuries. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • and Strength are both important aspects of preventing spinal ligament injuries. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • Smartphone and computer use are a leading cause of these changes, but the primary cause is ligament injury from trauma due to a car accident or other whiplash-type injuries! (caringmedical.com)
  • Tendon and ligament injuries have historically been a challenge, as revisions and repeat operations are common and full recovery can be slow or impossible. (orthoworld.com)
  • Central pain syndrome is a type of pain that occurs because of injuries to the brain or spinal cord . (encyclopedia.com)
  • research suggests a range of 25-85% of all individuals with spinal cord injuries will experience central pain syndrome. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Some children have nerve or muscle diseases, injuries or other illnesses that cause spinal deformities, for example cerebral palsy, or myelomeningocele. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • The device is used to treat chronic, intractable pain and severe spasticity associated with cerebral palsy , multiple sclerosis , spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, and stroke . (medscape.com)
  • Treatments for Chronic Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament What is the optimal treatment choice for scapholunate interosseous ligament injuries? (medscape.com)
  • Cell Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury This comprehensive review summarizes current research into cell-based therapies for spinal cord injuries. (medscape.com)
Muscles and ligaments2
  • Stretching exercises can help reduce muscle tension, while strengthening exercises can help build strength in the muscles and ligaments. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • OverviewThis Axis Scientific Hip/Pelvis Joint Section Anatomy Model is a life size cross section of a human right hip detailing how the joint moves by studying the muscles and ligaments. (anatomywarehouse.com)
Joints4
  • Breaking up or stretching excessive scar tissue (fibrous adhesions) both in and around the spinal joints. (spine-health.com)
  • Of particular importance are the capsular ligaments that surround the facet joints that control much of cervical spinal motion. (caringmedical.com)
  • spinal ligaments, and facet joints were modeled using discrete elements. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Each vertebral arch is composed of 2 pedicles, 2 laminae, and 7 different bony processes (1 spinous, 4 articular, 2 transverse) (see the following image), joined together by facet joints and ligaments. (medscape.com)
Stenosis8
  • The causes of neck pain in seniors include muscle spasms, arthritis, poor posture, cervical spondylosis, cervical spinal stenosis and disk problems. (medicinenet.com)
  • Besides neck pain, people with spinal stenosis often have symptoms in their extremities. (medicinenet.com)
  • I have severe Spinal Stenosis for about 8 years with constant numbness in arms, hands, feet, legs and buttock areas. (earthclinic.com)
  • I had spinal stenosis so they cleared the gunk out, the 1st 2 weeks were fine BUT when the fibroblasts/scar tissue building started the pain was overwhelming, the inflammation attacked my vocal cords and thyroid, could not talk without crying, it hurt sooooo bad! (earthclinic.com)
  • Anyone that has SPINAL STENOSIS where their are arms and/or legs are starting to hurt, DO NOT HAVE SURGERY, just take a couple cheap pills and it will all dissolve in about 6 months. (earthclinic.com)
  • Are you still taking it for your spinal stenosis? (earthclinic.com)
  • Cervical stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and is most frequently caused by degeneration associated with aging. (aans.org)
  • Severe stenosis may impinge the spinal cord causing injury and requires referral to a neurosurgeon. (aans.org)
Torn1
  • Health care professionals use MRI scans to diagnose a variety of conditions, from torn ligaments to tumors. (medlineplus.gov)
Tendon3
  • Typically, ligament and tendon repairs rely on surgical intervention wherein injured tissues are replaced with soft tissue allografts or autografts and/or reinforced with resorbable or permanent devices with the hope that the surgical repair will heal over time. (orthoworld.com)
  • The BioBrace implant is a biocomposite soft tissue scaffold that reinforces tendon and ligament procedures by providing an optimum balance of strength for reinforcement of tissue and porous biologic scaffold for regeneration of tissue. (orthoworld.com)
  • Beyond augmenting ACL and rotator cuff repairs, Biorez is considering targeted indications such as the Achilles tendon, the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow, extra articular ligaments of the knee, and others. (orthoworld.com)
Injury19
  • These exercises can help to make the ligaments stronger and more flexible, reducing the risk of injury. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • Stretching and strengthening exercises are also important for those who have already suffered a spinal ligament injury. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • By strengthening the muscles that support the spine and increasing flexibility, these exercises can help to prevent further injury and improve overall spinal health. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • is another way to reduce the risk of spinal ligament injury. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • Tight muscles can cause tension in the ligaments, which can lead to injury. (spinalligamentinjury.com)
  • American Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASIA) scale preoperative was average in C scale and ASIA scale postoperative was in D. Mean JOA score preoperative was 9,5 and mean Japan orthopedic association (JOA) score postoperative was 13,3. (ejournals.ca)
  • It is unclear whether reflexive muscle contraction in unaware occupants can alter spinal kinematics to mitigate injury in the unaware occupant subjected to whiplash loading. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Whiplash injury likely occurs during the non-physiologic S-curvature phase of spinal kinematics, present during the first 100 msec after the initiation of T1 acceleration. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Due to the nominal affect of reflexive muscle contraction on segmental angulations and facet joint capsular ligament distractions during S-curvature, it is unlikely that this contraction can alter the cervical kinematics responsible for whiplash injury. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • AU - Stemper,Brian D, AU - Yoganandan,Narayan, AU - Pintar,Frank A, PY - 2004/5/12/pubmed PY - 2004/6/24/medline PY - 2004/5/12/entrez SP - 24 EP - 9 JF - Biomedical sciences instrumentation JO - Biomed Sci Instrum VL - 40 N2 - It is unclear whether reflexive muscle contraction in unaware occupants can alter spinal kinematics to mitigate injury in the unaware occupant subjected to whiplash loading. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • One study by the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network Group showed that 57% of athletes with reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments did not return to pre-injury activity level. (orthoworld.com)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common treatment for athletes after ACL injury. (bmj.com)
  • Central pain syndrome can be divided into two categories: pain related to prior spinal cord injury and pain related to prior brain injury. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Spinal cord - related pain occurs primarily after traumatic injury, usually due to motor vehicle accidents. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Other reasons for spinal cord - related pain include complications of surgery, tumors, congenital disorders (conditions present at birth), blood vessel - related injury (such as after a spinal cord infarction or stroke), and inflammatory conditions involving the spinal cord. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Diagnosis is usually based on the knowledge of a prior spinal cord or brain injury, coupled with the development of a chronic pain syndrome. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The reason for wheelchair use can be a sudden event like a spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation, or the result of a progressive disease like multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or osteoarthritis. (healthline.com)
  • The National Spinal Cord Injury Center, U.S., reported that nearly 12500 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases emerge each year. (medgadget.com)
  • Usually, this disorder causes no other problems, except sometimes spinal cord damage after a minor injury. (msdmanuals.com)
Vertebral column1
  • The vertebral column, also known as the spinal column, is a flexible column that encloses the spinal cord and also supports the head. (healthline.com)
Dislocation1
  • Atlantoaxial subluxation or dislocation: The first and second spinal bones are misaligned, sometimes putting pressure on the spinal cord. (msdmanuals.com)
Lumbar5
Vertebra1
Surgical5
  • One of the leading surgical strategies is medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. (springer.com)
  • Non-surgical treatment - Cervical Spine Stability and Restoring Lordosis -Making a case for regeneration and repair of the spinal ligaments. (caringmedical.com)
  • In it we describe spinal deformities and explain both non-operative and surgical treatment. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • Subarachnoid (spinal) block is a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia when the surgical site is located on the lower extremities, perineum (eg, surgery on the genitalia or anus), or lower body wall (eg, inguinal herniorrhaphy ). (medscape.com)
  • Incidence, Recurrence of Deep Spine Surgical Site Infections How often do deep surgical site infections occur after spinal surgery, and what are the risk factors for recurrence? (medscape.com)
Bone6
  • A wide variety of bone graft substitutes market are available for use in spinal fusion surgery, which is categorized into three main areas, namely, Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM), Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP), and synthetic bone graft extenders. (medgadget.com)
  • Atlas assimilation: The occipital bone and first spinal bone are fused. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Atlas hypoplasia: The first spinal bone develops incompletely. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Basilar invagination: Part of the second spinal bone is pushed up and partly into the skull. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Klippel-Feil malformation: The first two spinal bones are fused, or the first spinal bone is fused to the skull. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Os odontoideum: Part of the second spinal bone is detached from the rest of the second spinal bone. (msdmanuals.com)
Scoliosis2
  • Some babies are born with spinal defects that cause the spine to grow unevenly, a condition called congenital scoliosis or congenital kyphosis. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • Early detection of abnormal spinal curves by school screening programs and pediatricians is intended to find scoliosis early enough to begin brace treatment and avoid surgery. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
Nerve3
  • A person is said to have spinal instability when nerve function is affected because of the excessive vertebral motions. (caringmedical.com)
  • In general, central pain syndrome is thought to occur either because the transmission of pain signals in the nerve tracts of the spinal cord is faulty, or because the brain isn't processing pain signals properly. (encyclopedia.com)
  • This space, called the spinal canal , is the area through which the spinal cord and nerve bundles pass. (aans.org)
Ossification7
  • Mechanical stress has been considered one of the important factors in ossification of the spinal ligaments. (elsevierpure.com)
  • According to previous clinical and in vitro studies, the accumulation of tensile stress to these ligaments may be responsible for ligament ossification. (elsevierpure.com)
  • To elucidate the relationship between such mechanical stress and the development of ossification of the spinal ligaments, the authors established an animal experimental model in which the in vivo response of the spinal ligaments to direct repetitive tensile loading could be observed. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The histological features of the rat spinal ligaments induced by the tensile loadings resembled those of spinal ligament ossification observed in humans. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The findings obtained in the present study strongly suggest that repetitive tensile stress to the spinal ligaments is one of the important causes of ligament ossification in the spine. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Background: Although diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is known to coexist with the ossification of spinal ligaments (OSLs), details of the radiographic relationship remain unclear. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Findings of spinal involvement on conventional radiographic imaging have been reported to include vertebral body osteosclerosis, paravertebral ligament ossification, hyperostosis, and discovertebral junction lesions. (ajnr.org)
Arthritis1
  • Neck pain may be caused by arthritis , disc degeneration , narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma. (aans.org)
Anterior cruciate1
  • Aim The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) instructed a multidisciplinary group of Dutch anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) experts to develop an evidence statement for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. (bmj.com)
Instability1
  • Caring Cervical Realignment Therapy (CCRT) or what we call "Curve Correction" combines individualized protocols to objectively document degrees of spinal instability and cervical dysstructure and re-establish normal biomechanics and encourage restoration of lordosis. (caringmedical.com)
Medial3
  • Over-tensioning is one of the most challenging complications in static medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction as the graft used for reconstruction is isometric and the anatomical MPFL is a mostly dynamic structure. (springer.com)
  • As an alternative to established static reconstruction techniques, dynamic graft techniques have been introduced for stabilizing the patella with the aim of providing a more physiological reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament. (springer.com)
  • Here, we present the protocol of a randomized clinical trial for comparing clinical and biomechanical outcomes of dynamic versus static medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. (springer.com)
Discs2
  • The discs allow movement of the spinal column and function like shock absorbers. (healthline.com)
  • According to Sherwood, poor posture can result in spinal discs being compressed out of alignment and exerting pressure on the spine, causing pain and restricting movement in certain limbs. (kstatecollegian.com)
Capsular2
  • Reflexive muscle contraction altered segmental angulations by less than 10% and facet joint capsular ligament distractions by less than 16% during the time of maximum S-curvature. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • At the C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels, muscle contraction increased capsular ligament distractions. (unboundmedicine.com)
Support the spine1
Knee Arthroplasty1
  • Cesarean deliveries are routinely performed under spinal anesthesia, as are total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty . (medscape.com)
Normal spinal curves1
Spine and spinal1
Neck7
  • Spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), also referred to as medication-assisted manipulation (MAM), involves putting a patient with chronic neck or back pain under anesthesia (and/or other medications) while a doctor manipulates the spine. (spine-health.com)
  • Other benefits from spinal MUA have also been reported, such as relief from cervicogenic headache stemming from the neck. (spine-health.com)
  • 1 Increasing the force per unit area on the various structures in the neck accelerates their breakdown and leads to spinal degeneration with a variety of disabling symptoms. (caringmedical.com)
  • The collision was so intense that ligaments were ripped from the back of my neck. (cbsnews.com)
  • The spinal cord runs from the neck down to the lower back. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These bones give the neck structure, support the skull, and protect the spinal cord, among other functions. (healthline.com)
  • Most commonly, people have neck pain and headache, but if the spinal cord or lowest part of the brain (brain stem) is affected, people may have difficulty sensing vibration, pain, and temperature and may have weak muscles, dizziness, and impaired vision. (msdmanuals.com)
Tissues1
  • In their definitive hosts, all these species localize in subcutaneous tissues, muscular fasciae, or cervical ligaments, whereas in humans, O. gutturosa and O. cervicalis also have an ocular localization (reviewed in 2 ). (cdc.gov)
Pelvis1
Catheter2
  • Alternatively, spinal and epidural anesthesia can be used jointly, taking advantage of the qualities of both techniques: the rapid, dense sensorimotor blockade of a spinal anesthetic and the opportunity to redose the patient with an epidural catheter anesthetic. (medscape.com)
  • After position and flow are verified, the catheter is anchored to spinal ligaments. (medscape.com)
Canal2
  • These changes result in a narrowing of the spinal canal. (aans.org)
  • In addition, O. lupi infection was recently diagnosed near the spinal canal in a 22-month-old child from Arizona, USA ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
Strain1
Chronic1
  • [ 5 ] Patients with chronic low back pain may decline spinal anesthesia out of concerns for increased low back pain. (medscape.com)
Complications1
  • It is possible for anesthesia to cause complications during or after spinal MUA, which can range from mild to life-threatening. (spine-health.com)