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Lumbar13
  • Compression fractures in the middle (thoracic) and lower (lumbar) spine are common, especially in older women who have osteoporosis (weak or brittle spinal bones). (ohsu.edu)
  • Association Between Lumbar Spine Sagittal Alignment and L4-L5 Disc Degeneration Among Asymptomatic Young Adults. (medscape.com)
  • Our products include implants, instruments, and biologic solutions for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. (stryker.com)
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is typically caused by tissue or bone thickening in the spine over time due to normal wear-and-tear as you age. (spine-health.com)
  • This results in a narrowing in the space in the lumbar (or lower) spine where the nerves pass through. (spine-health.com)
  • The Vertiflex Procedure uses a small spacer that is placed in the spine targeting the root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis in between the spinous processes. (spine-health.com)
  • Minor bony malformations of all types occur in up to 12% of the general population and are usually not apparent, often being identified only on routine chest films or lumbar spine films (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The results of this study provide evidence that the stiffness of the lumbar spine is increased when IAP is elevated. (nih.gov)
  • A new NCHS Health E-Stat provides information on the percentage of U.S. adults aged 65 and over with osteoporosis and low bone mass at the femur neck or lumbar spine, using data from the 2005-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. (cdc.gov)
  • During 2005-2010, 16.2% of adults aged 65 and over had osteoporosis at the lumbar spine or femur neck. (cdc.gov)
  • The cervical spine is much more mobile than the thoracic or lumbar regions of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • 29 studies were included, of which extracted the frequency of positive events to changes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as the frequency of scoliosis between schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • Of particular interest is the cervical spine where there is an increase rate of post-infectious deformity , secondary neurological deficits and substantially higher rates of associated morbidity and mortality than the thoracic or lumbar spine . (bvsalud.org)
Surgery12
  • Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy Based on Stroke Volume Variation in Patients Undergoing Major Spine Surgery in the Prone Position: A Cohort Study. (medscape.com)
  • Who are the Best Candidates for Decompressive Surgery and Spine Stabilization in Patients With Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression? (medscape.com)
  • Its seamless instrumentation is designed to address challenging correction maneuvers in complex spine surgery. (stryker.com)
  • Learn how to prepare for your upcoming spine surgery. (johnmuirhealth.com)
  • The patient's spine had remained stable for 22 months after surgery, but intractable chylothoraces and spreading bone destruction were present. (nih.gov)
  • Cervical spine surgery at Nuffield Health can take many forms, including myelopathy, cervical disc replacement, cervical neuropathy, cervical spondylitis and disc prolapse. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Khaled Kebaish, MD, is division chief of orthopedic spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. (beckersspine.com)
  • Jonathan Grauer, MD, is chief of spine surgery at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. (beckersspine.com)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. earned its second Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission for Disease-Specific Care Re-Certification for Spine Surgery. (beckersspine.com)
  • A chronic spine assessment clinic, which includes triage and assessment to determine if surgery is warranted. (albertahealthservices.ca)
  • If the Spine Surgeons offer surgery, the surgical bookings are then arranged through the surgeons office. (albertahealthservices.ca)
  • NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The predictive accuracy of scoring systems for survival after surgery for metastatic spine disease may vary, according to a study of nine such prognostic calculators. (medscape.com)
Surgeons10
  • Our spine business unit offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse product portfolios, including our leading 3D-printed technologies, enabling surgeons to provide their patients with treatment options. (stryker.com)
  • Dr. Bus Tarbox, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Columbia Orthopaedic Group joined the podcast to discuss his insights on what spine surgeons are excited about today, using virtual health in sports medicine during the pandemic, navigating provider shortages, and more. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • Originally Published MDDI June 2006 News TrendsFour spine firms have joined a platform that may represent the next generation of communication with surgeons. (mddionline.com)
  • SpineConnect, developed by Syndicom Inc. (Durango, CO), is a Web-based application that communicates and shares data with a vast community of spine surgeons. (mddionline.com)
  • From using SpineConnect to obtain input on difficult and unusual cases to integrating it with conferences for grand rounds, spine surgeons now have an easy-to-use educational tool at their disposal with a vast potential to improve patient care. (mddionline.com)
  • According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the use of internal cervical fixation dates back more than 75 years and has evolved to include placing screws into the lateral masses of the cervical spine. (prnewswire.com)
  • Spine surgeons spend the majority of their days taking care of patients. (beckersspine.com)
  • Todd Lanman, MD, launched the ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program to connect patients with disc replacement surgeons in their regions. (beckersspine.com)
  • In Florida, the lowest-paying state for spine surgeons, the average pay is $244,853 - 24 percent less than the national average - according to career website ZipRecruiter. (beckersspine.com)
  • AO Spine provides accredited and high-quality educational activities to thousands of surgeons and health care professionals each year. (aofoundation.org)
Fractures6
Vertebra in the spine2
  • The T12 vertebra is the twelfth thoracic vertebra in the spine of the human body. (healthline.com)
  • Each vertebra in the spine has two bony knobs that point out to the side, one on the left and one on the right. (eorthopod.com)
Tumors5
  • UPMC is one of the world's leading centers for stereotactic radiosurgery for both brain and spine tumors and lesions. (upmc.com)
  • More than 2,000 patients with spine tumors and lesions have been treated at UPMC from around the globe to benefit from our team's experience with this advanced technology. (upmc.com)
  • Stereotactic spine radiosurgery precisely delivers high doses of radiation to tumors of the spine and spinal cord. (upmc.com)
  • Spine radiosurgery using the CyberKnife and TrueBeam platforms is safe and effective for the treatment of a wide variety of spinal tumors. (upmc.com)
  • The SYNAPSE OCT System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. (prnewswire.com)
Vertebrae that make2
  • The vertebrae that make up the cervical spine are the smallest seven within the spinal column. (healthline.com)
  • The hero shrew's spine has interlocking vertebrae that make it extremely strong and rigid when it is compressed (Figure 1). (icr.org)
Bones14
  • Your spine is a flexible column of 33 bones, or vertebrae, running the length of your back. (johnmuirhealth.com)
  • A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the 12 chest (thoracic) bones (vertebrae) of the spine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But the spine is more than the bones - or vertebrae - we often talk about. (upmc.com)
  • More than two dozen bones stacked on top of each other form the spine. (upmc.com)
  • Doctors group the bones of the spine according to where they're located. (upmc.com)
  • You can hurt the bones of your spine in other ways, too. (upmc.com)
  • These facet joints make sure the bones of your spine work together to help you move, bend, and twist. (upmc.com)
  • A compression fracture of the spine describes a collapse of one or more of these bones. (childrensmn.org)
  • Your cervical spine is made up of bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscles that form your neck. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • The spine is formed by the bones (vertebral bodies), which are stacked one on top of another. (uclahealth.org)
  • The goal was to analyze the density and cellular structure of the interior of the bones and then combine that analysis with the morphology data of the outward mechanics of the spine. (icr.org)
  • The human spine is made up of 24 spinal bones, called vertebrae . (eorthopod.com)
  • A bony knob projects out at the point where the two lamina bones join together at the back of the spine. (eorthopod.com)
  • So a compression fracture of the spine is when one of the bones in your spine is squashed down and cracked. (msdmanuals.com)
Compresses the spine2
  • A sit-up or crunch compresses the spine and encourages movements that are not well-mimicked in any physical activity, making these exercises a poor choice for abdominal strengthening. (livestrong.com)
  • Sitting at a desk - in a car, or on a plane - for extended periods of time constricts the rib cage, compresses the spine, and builds congestion in our digestive tract. (spafinder.com)
Parts of the Spine2
  • It's helpful to understand the parts of the spine and know the terms doctors use. (upmc.com)
  • Unlike the other parts of the spine, the cervical spine has transverse foramina in each vertebra for the vertebral arteries that supply blood to the brain. (medscape.com)
Upper Cervical2
  • Access and download the classification toolkits for Sacral, Thoracolumbar, Cervical and Upper Cervical spine classification systems. (aofoundation.org)
  • The upper cervical spine consists of the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2). (medscape.com)
Seven vertebrae2
UConn Health1
  • UConn Health is planning to consolidate offices at its Brain & Spine Institute in a newly constructed building in Farmington, Conn., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Hartford Business Journal. (beckersspine.com)
Nerves2
Minimally1
  • We are a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance. (stryker.com)
Bone3
  • His spine was stabilized by posterior and anterior rods, corpectomies, and bone grafts. (nih.gov)
  • Although your spine gives your back structure and flexibility, it isn't a single bone. (upmc.com)
  • This strut orientation within the bone tissues further maximized the strength and power of the spine. (icr.org)
Cause spine2
  • In Intel® Arria® 10 and Intel® Cyclone® 10 GX designs with high clock routing demands, limitations in the Intel® Quartus® Prime software can cause spine clock errors. (intel.com)
  • Contact sports such as football, wrestling, skiing, and ice hockey can cause spine injuries. (odglawgroup.com)
Center8
  • UPMC is the most experienced center in the world for spine radiosurgery. (upmc.com)
  • Woodbury Spine Wellness Center is a Chiropractor facility at 8147 Globe Drive in Woodbury, MN. (wellness.com)
  • Services Woodbury Spine Wellness Center practices at 8147 Globe Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. (wellness.com)
  • To learn more, or to make an appointment with Woodbury Spine Wellness Center in Woodbury, MN, please call (651) 383-3104 for more information. (wellness.com)
  • Galal Elsayed, MD, a neurosurgeon, has joined the faculty of the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center in New York City. (beckersspine.com)
  • UP Health System Marquette in Michigan added neurosurgeon Elizabeth Hogan, MD, to the Brain and Spine Center, according to a Sept. 12 news release. (beckersspine.com)
  • Joseph Schwab, MD, will lead Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai's spine-oncology program and the Center for Surgical Technology and AI Research, according to a Sept. 11 news release shared with Becker's. (beckersspine.com)
  • At the UCLA Health Spine Center, our experts diagnose, manage and treat all spinal injuries and conditions. (uclahealth.org)
Posture1
Orthopedic4
Neck10
  • We have a comprehensive spine program for those experiencing back or neck problems resulting from injury, illness, or wear and tear to the spine. (johnmuirhealth.com)
  • The patient's cervical disorder was found before neurologic deterioration and treated with one operation to decompress and fuse the spine from the front and the back of the neck. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • From back pain, neck pain and arthritis pain, to pain caused by sports injuries or conditions such as shingles or diabetes, the pain management specialists at Virtua Pain & Spine can help you find relief. (virtua.org)
  • The elongation or retraction of the spine neck during spine motility alters the diffusional coupling between spine and dendrite and significantly changes calcium decay kinetics in spines. (jneurosci.org)
  • Therefore, the morphology of the spine neck and the expression and regulation of calcium pumps and buffers control the duration of calcium transients in spines. (jneurosci.org)
  • We find that the diffusion of EGFP across the spine neck is linearly correlated with the length of the spine neck and is altered during motility. (jneurosci.org)
  • We also find that changes in spine neck length affect the initial fast calcium decay in spines. (jneurosci.org)
  • The part of the spine that moves through the neck is called the cervical spine . (eorthopod.com)
  • At the base of the neck where the cervical and thoracic spines join together, you'll feel another large spinous process. (eorthopod.com)
  • Unlike the rest of the spine, the neck vertebrae have a hole that passes down through each transverse process. (eorthopod.com)
Augmentation4
  • Boost your reflexes using a Spine augmentation and shoot the bad guys up close, en masse while performing all kinds of choreographic moves with your firearms! (steampowered.com)
  • Become the hero of your favorite action movie, grab your guns, enhance your reflexes with a Spine augmentation, and get ready to fight! (steampowered.com)
  • Acquire supernatural reaction speed, use Spine augmentation to instantly aim at your enemies and unleash your inner hero - because your gun fu is definitely stronger! (steampowered.com)
  • Although several studies have shown a relationship between the IAP increase and spinal stability, it has been impossible to determine whether this augmentation of mechanical support for the spine is due to the increase in IAP or the abdominal muscle activity which contributes to it. (nih.gov)
Spinal cord2
Deformities1
  • Congenital deformities of the spine are spinal deformities identified at birth that are a byproduct of anomalous vertebral development in the embryo. (medscape.com)
Backbone3
  • When we hear the word "spine," we usually think "backbone. (upmc.com)
  • SPINE is built as a 'backbone' which the different compositions are anchored to that form the workspace. (architonic.com)
  • Your spine is your backbone. (msdmanuals.com)
Surgeon2
  • Syndicom's monthly 20% growth rate underscores the power of collaboration within the spine surgeon community," said Stryker Spine spokesman Gerald Pennington in a news release. (mddionline.com)
  • A spine surgeon can make between $244,853 and $381,289 - a range of $136,436 - depending on which state they practice in, according to career website ZipRecruiter. (beckersspine.com)
Thoracolumbar1
  • We designed this system to replace a collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body or an entire vertebra in thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5). (stryker.com)
Spinous process1
Lateral2
  • Whether you're practicing headstands in a palace or simple lateral bends at your desk - keep moving that spine. (spafinder.com)
  • Lateral radiograph of cervical spine showing all 7 vertebrae. (medscape.com)
Compression8
  • Anyone can get a compression fracture of the spine from a serious fall or car accident. (childrensmn.org)
  • What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Compression Fracture of the Spine? (childrensmn.org)
  • Someone with a compression fracture of the spine may have pain that happens right after an injury. (childrensmn.org)
  • Sometimes people with a compression fracture of the spine do not have any pain at all. (childrensmn.org)
  • Over time, a compression fracture can lead to loss of height and curving of the spine. (childrensmn.org)
  • Treatment for a compression fracture of the spine depends on how severe it is and if there are other medical problems. (childrensmn.org)
  • your spine lengthens overnight, making it more susceptible to damage from compression. (livestrong.com)
  • You'll get all the benefits to your strength-building without any compression in your spine. (livestrong.com)
Mammalian1
  • 2013. A new hero emerges: another exceptional mammalian spine and its potential adaptive significance . (icr.org)
Back10
  • Spinal Decompression Therapy involves stretching the spine, using a traction table or similar motorized device, with the goal of relieving back pain and/or leg pain. (spine-health.com)
  • European Spine Journal 18(12):1843-50, 2009] Thus, there is insufficient evidence that spinal decompression therapy is as effective, or more effective, than less expensive manual methods in treating back pain or injured herniated discs. (spine-health.com)
  • A key factor to living with a spine or back pain condition is staying healthy. (spine-health.com)
  • As millions of people with chronic back problems know, when you injure your spine the consequences can be debilitating. (johnmuirhealth.com)
  • The spine in the upper back and abdomen is known as the thoracic spine. (healthline.com)
  • If you have a damaged spine, it's possible that you can't get back to work. (odglawgroup.com)
  • In ongoing research of pairs of identical twins , published in 2009 in The Spine Journal, back pain was not necessarily linked to activities - genetics played a big role. (livestrong.com)
  • These projections, called spinous processes , can be felt as you rub your fingers up and down the back of your spine. (eorthopod.com)
  • Because there were few studies on the association between workplace use of back belts and injuries, NIOSH also reviewed studies of the relationship between back belt use and forces exerted on the spine during manual lifting. (cdc.gov)
  • Reduce internal forces on the spine during forceful exertions of the back? (cdc.gov)
Injure1
  • Like any other part of the spine, you can injure your disks. (upmc.com)
Raynham1
  • RAYNHAM, Mass. , Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DePuy Synthes Spine* today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its SYNAPSE TM Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic (OCT) System with posterior cervical screws, the first time cervical screws have been indicated for use with a screw-rod posterior fixation system. (prnewswire.com)
Arthritis1
  • On the other hand, a non-traumatic spine injury can be due to cancer, arthritis, or inflammation. (odglawgroup.com)
Chest3
  • Minor malformations of spine seldom are apparent and often are identified only on routine chest films. (medscape.com)
  • The cervical spine curves slightly inward and ends where C7 joins the top of the thoracic spine (the chest area). (eorthopod.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) scanning may be required to assess complex regions such as the spine, pelvis, chest, and facial skeleton. (medscape.com)
20181
Spine's1
  • We hypothesize that, by altering spine-dendrite coupling, rapid spine motility serves to alter constantly spine calcium dynamics and therefore continuously changes the spine's capacity as a calcium compartment and, presumably, changes the implementation of local learning rules. (jneurosci.org)
Malformations1
  • A basic understanding of embryonic spine development is required to appreciate the patterns of malformation seen clinically and the associated malformations in other organ systems commonly identified. (medscape.com)
Bony1
  • The actual name for each bony unit of the spine is vertebra. (upmc.com)
Congenital1
  • Congenital anomalies of the spine have a range of clinical presentations. (medscape.com)
Health2
  • Spine health is existential to our existence as human beings. (google.com)
  • Infections of the spine are an ever-increasing health concern requiring an often complex and prolonged treatment that can lead to significant morbidity . (bvsalud.org)
Injuries10
Movements2
Injury9
  • Consult the reliable Glendale spine injury attorney to maximize your benefits to protect your rights. (odglawgroup.com)
  • Glendale Spine Injury Attorney: What is a Spine Injury? (odglawgroup.com)
  • When you suffer from a spine injury, the message from your brain cannot pass. (odglawgroup.com)
  • A traumatic spine injury can develop from an abrupt, traumatic blow to your spine. (odglawgroup.com)
  • To rectify this, contact the best Glendale spine injury attorney to help recover damages to cover any expenses that will help you recuperate fast. (odglawgroup.com)
  • A spine injury due to other people's negligence can cause loss of consortium and companionship. (odglawgroup.com)
  • The best Glendale spine injury attorney can help determine the amount that the injured victim should receive. (odglawgroup.com)
  • A spine injury can devastate a victim's life. (odglawgroup.com)
  • That's what our highly-skilled spine injury lawyers at Oktanyan Der-Grigorian Law Group will exactly do. (odglawgroup.com)
Clinic2
Assess1
  • To encourage more effective treatment and management, BTE worked with spine care experts to develop measures to assess and reward superior clinician performance. (bridgestoexcellence.org)