MyelopathyFracturesStenosisInstabilityVertebraeCanalRadiculopathyFractureSpondylosisNeckBoneDeformitySymptomsOsteomyelitisNeurologicalBodiesDiagnosisThoracic and lumbar spineNervesStabilizationScoliosisLaminectomySurgicalTumorBrain and spinal cordDiscectomyDecompressionArtificial cervical discFusionVertebraDiscAnteriorWobbler SyndromeOsteophytesStenoticLateral paravertebral spaceAcuteCompressiveCompressNerve rootsSurgeryPosteriorRadiographsLesionsDisordersLigamentsDamage to the spinal cordInjury of the spinal cordMetastaticIntervertebral discsTraumaNucleus pulposusResulting spinal cord damage
Myelopathy23
- Wobbler syndrome (cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy, CVCM) - Compression of the spinal cord in the cervical, or neck, region by the vertebrae and associated soft tissues. (thehorse.com)
- Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CSM) occurs as either a static or dynamic form in young horses and described as a multifactorial disease when stenosis is observed in older horses it is primarily due to osteoarthritis of the articular process joints. (ivis.org)
- The most common disorders are Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy (CSM). (besthorserider.com)
- Spondylosis increases the risk for cervical spondylotic myelopathy . (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- An individual with preexisting spinal conditions has an increased risk of developing cervical spondylotic myelopathy . (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is triggered by a traumatic event or an underlying condition . (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Arthritis is another catalyst for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Combined with regular adjustments and wellness examinations will provide a solid foundation for avoiding the effects of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Any disease process that causes compression of the spinal cord in the neck causes CVM (Cervical Vertebral Myelopathy), also known as Wobbler's Syndrome. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- This condition causes cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- This disorder has many names- it is also called cervical vertebral instability, cervical vertebral malarticulation/malformation, cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy, and cervical spondylopathy - which is probably why most of us refer to it simply as 'Wobbler's. (prouddanish.dk)
- Acute myelopathy in patients with cancer can also be caused by irradiation, paraneoplastic necrotising myelitis, ruptured intervertebral disc and meningeal carcinomatosis with spinal cord involvement. (patient.info)
- Myelopathy is a clinical diagnosis with localization of the neurological findings to the spinal cord, rather than the brain or the peripheral nervous system, and then to a particular segment of the spinal cord. (bvsalud.org)
- Myelopathy can be the result of primary intrinsic disorders of the spinal cord or from secondary conditions, which result in extrinsic compression of the spinal cord. (bvsalud.org)
- Complications of nonunited Type II odontoid fractures can range from neck pain to progressive neurological deficit from cervical myelopathy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- A 68-year-old female presented with rapidly progressive cervical myelopathy (from normal to moderate myelopathy modified Japanese Orthopedic Association [mJOA] 13) over 3 months. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- At follow-up, the cervical myelopathy has improved to near normalcy (mJOA 17) with no evidence or implant-related complication. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- The hazards of nonunited odontoid fractures in adults can include mechanical neck pain[ 2 ] as well as progressive craniocervical deformity[ 5 8 ] and neurological deterioration into cervical myelopathy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- This case illustrates a complex craniocervical deformity leading to progressive cervical myelopathy occurring for 25 years following a nonunited odontoid fracture and in combination with substantial subaxial disease. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- She presented with 6 months of progressive cervical myelopathy that manifests as upper extremity weakness and hand incoordination, extremity paresthesiae, and gait instability. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Do Caucasians and East Asians have Different Outcomes Following Surgery for the Treatment of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy? (medscape.com)
- The Influence of Diabetes on Surgical Outcomes in Cervical Myelopathy. (medscape.com)
- Both CT scanning and MRI can be used to examine the size of the foramen magnum, which is an important determinant of compressive myelopathy of the upper cervical cord. (medscape.com)
Fractures12
- Fractures of the odontoid process of the 2nd cervical vertebrae most frequently due to trauma. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Spinal tumors or other diseases can also cause fractures of the odontoid.The Anderson and D'Alonzo classification is used to assess the severity of the fracture: Type I Fracture of odontoid tip. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Posterior C1-C2 fusion should be considered in case of: Type II fractures with risk factors for nonunion not suitable for anterior screw, Chronic Type II/III fractures with nonunion Os odontoideum with neurologic deficits or instability Transoral odontoidectomy should be considered in case of: Severe posterior displacement of dens with spinal cord compression and neurologic deficits. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Vertebral Compression Fractures Most vertebral compression fractures are a consequence of osteoporosis, are asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic, and occur with no or minimal trauma. (msdmanuals.com)
- This can lead to everything from herniated discs, to vertebral fractures. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- C. A sliding hip screw may provide a fixed-angle construct, but is unable to provide compression or precise control of many peritrochanteric femoral fractures. (jbjs.org)
- [9] During the Middle Ages in Al-Andalus from 936 to 1013 AD, Al-Zahrawi performed surgical treatments of head injuries, skull fractures, spinal injuries, hydrocephalus , subdural effusions and headache. (wikipedia.org)
- Rarely, nonunion of Type II odontoid fractures may be hypertrophic where both instability and compression cause neurological morbidity. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Odontoid fractures are among the most common injuries at the craniocervical junction and account for nearly one in six cervical spine fractures. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Various algorithms have been proposed for the management of Type II odontoid fractures, with nonsurgical management including cervical orthosis and halo-vest and surgical management including both anterior and posterior options. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Most spinal fractures occur from injuries. (mmgonline.org)
- Floating Lateral Mass Fractures of the Cervical Spine. (medscape.com)
Stenosis16
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center offers advanced treatments to help patients find lasting relief from conditions ranging from lower back pain to spinal stenosis. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis is narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal causing compression of the nerve rootlets and nerve roots in the cauda equina before their exit from the foramina. (msdmanuals.com)
- This relieves pressure on the spinal cord resulting from a narrowing of the spinal canal, clinically known as spinal stenosis. (friscospine.com)
- Cervical stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal that protects the spinal cord and its branching nerves. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- A narrowing, or stenosis, of the spinal canal and spinal nerve passages in the neck may occur. (vin.com)
- Spinal imaging studies revealed hypertrophic nonunion and craniocervical kyphotic deformity with significant subaxial stenosis and segmental kyphosis. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Your MMG Neurosurgeon may recommend a cervical laminectomy if you have cervical spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. (mmgonline.org)
- Becoming paralyzed by spinal stenosis is not a typical patient fate, but it is possible in cases of untreated or acute central canal impingement. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- This dialog helps patients to understand the relationship between spinal stenosis and various paraplegic and tetraplegic conditions. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- Both paraplegia and tetraplegia can be expressed in total and partial varieties, making for four main possible combinations of paralysis that might be caused by central spinal stenosis: complete tetraplegic, incomplete or partial tetraplegic, complete paraplegic, and incomplete or partial paraplegic. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- Higher spinal levels of stenosis will affect more of the anatomy than lower bodily levels. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- Cervical stenosis will affect more locations than thoracic stenosis. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- This is because stenosis will influence all of the anatomy below the narrowed levels of the vertebral column. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- In all cases of stenosis-related paralysis, the spinal cord or cauda equina will endure compression from whatever structure is eliciting the stenotic changes in the central canal. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- Most cases of central stenosis that do involve the possibility of causing paralysis are created over time through the build-up of progressive arthritic changes, often compounded by acute spinal trauma to finally elicit spinal cord injury or spinal nerve dysfunction due to focal compression. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
- In people with achondroplastic dwarfism, stenosis of the spinal canal is secondary to abnormalities of endochondral ossification with premature synostosis of the ossification centers of the vertebral body and the posterior arch. (medscape.com)
Instability9
- Basically two types of compressive disease are included: 1) disk-related disease in mature dogs with thickening of the ligaments and instability of the joints between the cervical vertebrae (bones of the neck) and 2) disease of the cervical vertebrae in young dogs resulting from developmental abnormalities which cause malformation of the cervical spine. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- Another name for wobbler syndrome is "cervical vertebral instability. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- Clinical signs vary widely depending on the amount of spinal cord compression caused by the cervical vertebral instability. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- The treatment for wobbler syndrome is determined by the age of the dog, the type of cervical instability, and the severity of clinical signs. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- This autoimmune condition can affect the facet joints, causing instability that leads to compression. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Surgical treatment is recommended for patients who fail to respond to non-surgical treatment and for patients with associated spinal instability and neurological dysfunction. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- If you have cervical instability and deformity as the result of odontoid pannus, but are not having neurological compression, the recommended treatment is cranio-cervical fusion to stabilize the joints. (upmc.com)
- Wobbler syndrome" is the common term used for the spinal disease cervical vertebral instability, (CVI). (vin.com)
- Some factors such as individual treatment strategy, according to the histology of the primary tumor, plan of treatment strategies carried out in a multidisciplinary manner, risk-benefit of radiotherapy, assessment of the degree of spinal instability, improvement in communication and referral between specialists in oncology showed an increase in the survival of these patients. (bvsalud.org)
Vertebrae13
- Clinical signs are characterized by ataxia and weakness, caused by narrowing of the cervical vertebral canal in combination with malformation of the cervical vertebrae, which results in compression of the spinal cord and subsequent neurologic disease. (ivis.org)
- The vertebrae form the spinal canal. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Immediate care Trauma to the spine may cause injuries involving the spinal cord, vertebrae, or both. (msdmanuals.com)
- Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities Craniocervical junction abnormalities are congenital or acquired abnormalities of the occipital bone, foramen magnum, or first two cervical vertebrae that decrease the space for the lower brain. (msdmanuals.com)
- The causes of wobbler syndrome include cervical intervertebral disk disease, abnormalities of the cervical vertebrae, and malformation of the cervical vertebrae due to poor nutrition. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- This is a multifactorial disease where the cervical vertebrae have bony growth malformations and narrowing of the vertebral canal. (besthorserider.com)
- The most damaging age-related spinal condition is spondylosis/arthritis of the vertebrae. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- It is seen in younger horses as a malformation of adjacent neck vertebrae that causes compression of the spinal cord. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Your spinal cord runs from your brain down the middle of this stack of vertebrae to nerves that branch off to your arms, legs, and various body parts. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- The cervical spine includes seven vertebrae numbered C1 to C7. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- Cervical refers to the 7 vertebrae of the neck. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- There is usually either vertebral fracture (most common in cervical vertebrae) or facet joint dislocation. (patient.info)
Canal20
- This procedure enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, sac of nerves or nerve roots. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- The spinal canal should be wide enough to allow nerve roots to float freely in cerebrospinal fluid. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- The front border of the spinal canal is built by the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs, the side by the intervertebral joints (facets) and back by the ligamentum flavum (yellow band) and vertebral arches. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- The spinal cord and nerve roots lie within the spinal canal. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Below, only nerve roots are present in the spinal canal. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- At the level of the intervertebral disc the nerve roots pass through the neural root foramina to exit the spinal canal. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- The calcification extended into the vertebral canal, causing significant dorsal compression of the spinal cord. (bvsalud.org)
- The spinal cord is the thickness of your thumb and runs about 18 inches from the brainstem to the first lumbar vertebra protected within the spinal canal. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- The spinal nerves go down the spinal canal alongside the spinal cord, until reaching the intervertebral foramen from which is exits to communicate with the appropriate body parts. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- The nerve roots leave the spinal canal through a bony tunnel called the neural foramen and it is at the neural foramen that the nerve roots may get compressed. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- Cervical radiculopathy occurs when the nerve root connecting the spinal cord is injured or pinched as they exit the spinal canal. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- When RA invades the cervical spine, the resulting extension of pannus into the spinal canal can compress the brainstem, spinal cord, and the vertebral arteries, resulting in severe pain and disability. (upmc.com)
- The ageing process can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal due to osteophytes, herniated discs and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. (patient.info)
- Pain in the right shoulder and numbness of the right hand arise as a result of compression of nerve fibers of the spinal cord and restriction of the flow of nerve impulses along the spinal canal, which results in neurological symptoms developing in the course of peripheral nerves of the upper limb. (internationalshoulderjournal.org)
- A narrow spinal canal compresses the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. (mmgonline.org)
- The lamina is the back part of a vertebra that covers your spinal canal. (mmgonline.org)
- Laminectomy enlarges your spinal canal and relieves pressure on the nerves or spinal cord. (mmgonline.org)
- The lamina is a part of the spine that creates a "roof" over the spinal canal. (mmgonline.org)
- This is a common procedure which gives your MMG Neurosurgeon access to the spinal canal and relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. (mmgonline.org)
- Additional factors, such as prolapsed intervertebral disks, osteophytes, and progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis, contribute to the narrowing of the spinal canal. (medscape.com)
Radiculopathy10
- Comparison of 2 manual therapy and exercise protocols for cervical radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial evaluating short-term effects. (physio-pedia.com)
- Reliability, Construct Validity, and Responsiveness of the Neck Disability Index, Patient-Specific Functional Scale, and Numeric Pain Rating Scale in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy. (physio-pedia.com)
- Therefore, this intervention should be discouraged in cervical radiculopathy, especially if imaging of the spine has not yet been performed. (physio-pedia.com)
- Fritz JM et al'' examined the effectiveness of cervical traction in addition to exercise in patients with cervical radiculopathy. (physio-pedia.com)
- Adding mechanical traction to exercise for patients with cervical radiculopathy resulted in lower disability and pain, particularly at long-term follow-ups. (physio-pedia.com)
- ref name="Fritz">Fritz JM, Thackeray A, Brennan GP, Childs JD.Exercise only, exercise with mechanical traction, or exercise with over-door traction for patients with cervical radiculopathy, with or without consideration of status on a previously described subgrouping rule: a randomized clinical trial. (physio-pedia.com)
- ref name="Jellad">Jellad A, Ben Salah Z, Boudokhane S, Migaou H, Bahri I, Rejeb N.The value of intermittent cervical traction in recent cervical radiculopathy.Ann Phys Rehabil Med. (physio-pedia.com)
- ref name="Boy">Boyles R. Toy P. Mellon J. Hayes M.Hammer B. Effectiveness of manual physical therapy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy a systematic review. (physio-pedia.com)
- Being conducted under a U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), the study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the M6-C artificial cervical disc compared to ACDF for the treatment of contiguous two-level symptomatic cervical radiculopathy at vertebral levels from C3 to C7 with or without spinal cord compression. (orthocg.com)
- Compression may irritate a spinal nerve or nerves, causing radiculopathy. (mmgonline.org)
Fracture1
- Type III Fracture extends into the C2 vertebral body and may involve the C1-C2 joint. (trinitymedcenter.com)
Spondylosis5
- The slow compression of the spine brought on by spondylosis generates the onset of numerous symptoms. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Back ground: Cervical spondylosis is the most common degenerative condition of the cervical spine affecting the intervertebral joints and diss. (annalskemu.org)
- There are many evidences found in the literature about non-invasive treatment for cervical spondylosis with the exception of manual therapy. (annalskemu.org)
- Conclusion: This study concluded that kalten born segmental traction(KST) shows more satisfactory results than mechanical cervical traction (MCT) in subjects of cervical spondylosis for resuming their functional status in terms of NDI. (annalskemu.org)
- Cervical spondylosis refers to a disorder in which there is abnormal degeneration of the cartilage and bones of the neck. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
Neck18
- Spine conditions occur in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) or lumbar (low back). (sanramonmedctr.com)
- Cervical vertebral malformation (CVM) - compression of the spinal cord in the neck. (equuscarenutrition.com.au)
- Wobbler syndrome" is a term used to describe disorders involving compression of the cervical spinal cord (the portion of the spinal cord located in the neck) in large- and giant-breed dogs. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) are one of the minimally invasive procedures that can be performed to stabilize the neck. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Diagnosis requires radiographs of the cervical spine (the neck), and confirmation usually requires myelogram. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Prevent injury of the spinal cord of the neck by teaching horses not to set back against pressure when tied. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Your neck (cervical spine) supports your head, which weighs about 10 pounds, regardless of the amount of knowledge the brain does or does not hold. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- cord injury in the cervical spine (neck) may cause quadriplegia (also called tetraplegia), total or partial loss of both motor and sensory in the arms and legs. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- This includes surgical treatment of the cervical spine, better known to most people as the neck. (friscospine.com)
- There are several types of cervical spine surgery that we can perform to relieve chronic neck pain and restore function at Frisco Spine, depending on your symptoms and the results of our diagnostic tests. (friscospine.com)
- Unlike anterior cervical discectomy, this procedure is performed through an incision in the back of the neck, through which a disc is removed using microscopic techniques. (friscospine.com)
- A cervical disc herniation is a condition affecting the neck, in which the outer fibres surrounding the disc (annulus fibrosis) may cause tears or cracks. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- Odontoid pannus can also develop as a result of severe trauma to the neck, at the second cervical vertebra. (upmc.com)
- Damage to the spinal cord may be a very rare complication of chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation of the neck. (patient.info)
- Dogs with CVI experience compression of the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, causing either neck or back pain or both, and gait problems. (vin.com)
- This presented originally with neck pain and was detected on spinal radiographs, with conservative management in a soft cervical orthosis implemented. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure your MMG Neurosurgeon may use to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. (mmgonline.org)
- The cervical spine is the area of the vertebral column commonly known as the neck. (mmgonline.org)
Bone14
- In pathologic conditions (eg, abnormalities of the odontoid bone or in the ligaments that keep these joints together), this displacement increases, and bone structures can pressure the spinal cord, producing clinical symptoms. (medscape.com)
- Spinal Fusion - Bone grafts, screws and rods may join two or more vertebra together to eliminate motion between the vertebra that causes pain. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- It consists of the condyles of the occipital bone and the upper joint surfaces of the 1st cervical vertebra. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- A computed tomography study of the cervical spine revealed amorphous mineralization of the soft tissues dorsal to the articular surface of the occipital bone and atlas. (bvsalud.org)
- PURPOSE: To investigate the applicability of piezosurgery for cervical ventral slot (CVS), comparing it with the conventional technique of using high-speed burs for bone wear. (bvsalud.org)
- In older horses, compression is also caused by bone buildup on the inter-vertebral joints as a result of chronic arthritis. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Every vertebra in the spine has three main parts: a drum-shaped bone designed to bear weight and withstand compression, an arch-shaped bone that protects the spinal cord, and star-shaped processes that serve as outriggers for muscle attachments. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- On the back of each vertebra are projections of bone that form the vertebral arch, which consists of two supporting bones called pedicles and two layers of tissue called laminae. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- Mechanical stresses increase load which leads to formation of osteophytes as a result of the vertebral body's attempt to grow more bone for strengthening. (annalskemu.org)
- One of our surgeons relieves spinal cord compression caused by bone spurs by removing one or more cervical vertebral bodies and their adjoining discs. (friscospine.com)
- This procedure requires a longer incision and lengthier recovery time than anterior cervical discectomy by itself as more bone is removed. (friscospine.com)
- Diagnosis of cervical spine disorders is made with physical examination and other imaging techniques including electromyography (EMG), X-ray, MRI scan, CT scan, blood tests and bone density assessment. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- When a vertebra is fractured, bone fragments may pinch and damage the spinal nerves or spinal cord. (mmgonline.org)
- Meta-analysis of the Impact of Patient Characteristics on Estimates of Effectiveness and Harms of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Lumbar Spinal Fusion. (medscape.com)
Deformity3
- Predictive Model for Cervical Alignment and Malalignment Following Surgical Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity. (medscape.com)
- Deformity Angular Ratio Describes the Severity of Spinal Deformity and Predicts the Risk of Neurologic Deficit in Posterior Vertebral Column Resection Surgery. (medscape.com)
- Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness of SRS-7 as an Outcomes Assessment Instrument for Operatively Treated Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity. (medscape.com)
Symptoms3
- Symptoms of cervical-spinal abnormalities develop in approximately 60 to 80 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. (upmc.com)
- Patients should have failed at least 6 weeks of non-operative treatment or have had the presence of progressive symptoms or signs of nerve root/spinal cord compression in the face of continued non-operative management prior to implantation of the PRESTIGE LP™ Cervical Disc. (medtronic.com)
- Myelography, computed tomography (CT) scanning, CT myelography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are added when indicated, as with compressive cord symptoms at the craniocervical and thoracolumbar junctions. (medscape.com)
Osteomyelitis3
- Vertebral osteomyelitis, discitis or haematogenous spread of infection can lead to an epidural abscess. (patient.info)
- While lumbar spine involvement is the most common, cervical involvement is a rare, but more severe, complication, accounting for 8.3% of cases of vertebral osteomyelitis in a recent study [4]. (who.int)
- Multilevel Corpectomy With Anterior Column Reconstruction and Plating for Subaxial Cervical Osteomyelitis. (medscape.com)
Neurological6
- When there is no neurological compromise, the recommended treatment is cranio-cervical fusion to stabilize the joints. (upmc.com)
- After endonasal decompression of the neural structures, you will need a cranio-cervical fusion to prevent recurrence and promote stability of the joints to avoid further neurological deterioration. (upmc.com)
- Neurosurgery or neurological surgery , known in common parlance as brain surgery , is the medical specialty concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain , spinal cord and peripheral nervous system . (wikipedia.org)
- We present a case of brucellar spondylitis with paravertebral mass in the cervical segment that resulted in neurological deficits. (who.int)
- Physical examination revealed nothing but cervical spine tenderness at C4-C6, while neurological examination revealed a decrease in strength in the right biceps and triceps, with attenuation of their reflexes. (who.int)
- The researchers carried out a descriptive study using bibliometric and scientometric methods and found that the combination of surgery with postoperative radiotherapy is effective and more efficient than these alone for the treatment of patients affected by metastatic neurological compression. (bvsalud.org)
Bodies4
- The intervertebral discs are the link between the individual vertebral bodies. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Each disc is kept in position with the help of endplates present between two vertebral bodies. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Degenerative disc disease may cause narrowing of the spaces between the vertebral bodies, which indicate that the disc has become very thin or has collapsed. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- This results in thickening of the laminae, shortening of the pedicles, and a reduction in the height of the vertebral bodies. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis3
- Cervical Pott's disease is a rare clinical condition whose diagnosis is usually delayed. (openinfectiousdiseasesjournal.com)
- Diagnosis is made through radiographs (X-rays) of the spinal column. (sweethomedobermanrescue.org)
- Rapid diagnosis and management of spinal cord compression are essential to have the highest chances of preventing permanent loss of function. (patient.info)
Thoracic and lumbar spine1
- Longitudinal section and cross sections through the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. (trinitymedcenter.com)
Nerves7
- Even small amounts of disc material that is out of place can put pressure on the spinal cord, sac of nerves or spinal nerve roots. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- Occasionally, the spinal nerves are affected. (msdmanuals.com)
- This condition involves the compression of the spinal cord, placing increased strain on the nerves, discs, and supporting soft tissue/s. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- The degenerative changes in the disc can result in a reduction in disc height which can cause compression of the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Beneath each pedicle, a pair of spinal nerves exit emerge from the spinal cord and go through openings called foramen to branch out through your body. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- Branching off the spinal cord are 31 pairs of spinal nerves. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
- If these disks degrade and rupture, it causes spinal compression and affects nerves and blood vessels. (vin.com)
Stabilization2
- Sometimes, spinal stabilization and fusion are employed to prevent further deterioration of the condition. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Who are the Best Candidates for Decompressive Surgery and Spine Stabilization in Patients With Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression? (medscape.com)
Scoliosis1
- posture defects, e.g. in the course of scoliosis, the shoulders may be shifted to the side as a result of the tightening of the spine arch, or in the course of torticollis, cervical hyperlordosis or protruding shoulder blades, they may rotate and protrude forward. (internationalshoulderjournal.org)
Laminectomy2
- D. Thoracic laminectomy alone will yield inadequate decompression since the metastatic lesion is anterior (T10 vertebral body). (jbjs.org)
- Some of the types of surgeries your MMG Neurosurgeon may perform using minimally invasive methods include laminectomy, lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion. (mmgonline.org)
Surgical11
- Both surgical and non-surgical methods can be considered in the management of cervical disc herniation. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- At Frisco Spine, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical and surgical treatment options for all types of spinal conditions. (friscospine.com)
- In the vast majority of cases, the pain associated with cervical spine problems will improve with non-surgical treatments, which is why our spine surgeons always employ a conservative approach to treatment. (friscospine.com)
- However, if non-surgical methods do not produce the desired results, then we may suggest cervical spine surgery at our Frisco, TX spine center. (friscospine.com)
- This procedure involves the surgical removal of the disc that is exerting pressure on a nerve or on the spinal cord. (friscospine.com)
- An anterior cervical discectomy with spinal fusion is typically recommended only after non-surgical treatment methods fail. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- At UPMC, the preferred surgical treatment for spinal cord or brainstem compression caused by odontoid pannus, rheumatoid pannus, or synovial cyst is the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) to decompress the brainstem and spinal cord. (upmc.com)
- Surgical decompression is necessary if the spinal cord and brainstem are compressed. (upmc.com)
- These fellowships include pediatric neurosurgery , trauma/neurocritical care, functional and stereotactic surgery, surgical neuro- oncology , radiosurgery, neurovascular surgery, skull-base surgery, peripheral nerve and complex spinal surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- Artificial cervical disc replacement, or arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged spinal disc with an artificial disc. (mmgonline.org)
- How often do deep surgical site infections occur after spinal surgery, and what are the risk factors for recurrence? (medscape.com)
Tumor1
- Acute compression may follow subacute and chronic compression, especially if the cause is abscess or tumor. (msdmanuals.com)
Brain and spinal cord2
- Conventional radiography is good for depicting skeletal pathology, but it is poor at providing information on the brain and spinal cord. (medscape.com)
- Normal voiding is essentially a spinal reflex modulated by the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which coordinates function of the bladder and urethra. (medscape.com)
Discectomy1
- This procedure is performed in conjunction with anterior cervical discectomy. (friscospine.com)
Decompression1
- Such cases require anterior transoral decompression, posterior cervical decompression, and instrumented fusions. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Artificial cervical disc6
- Artificial cervical disc replacement is rapidly becoming the standard of care for patients suffering from degenerative cervical disc disease because it preserves motion, unlike ACDF procedures," said Dr. Todd Lanman, a spinal neurosurgeon with Beverly Hills-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery and founder of the national ADR Advanced Disc Replacement Spinal Restoration Center who performed the first patient implant in the study. (orthocg.com)
- The M6-C artificial cervical disc two-level study will provide additional data to validate the effectiveness of disc replacement over fusion in patients suffering from degeneration in two contiguous levels. (orthocg.com)
- To date there have been more than 55,000 implantations worldwide of the M6-C artificial cervical disc," said Orthofix President of Global Spine Kevin Kenny. (orthocg.com)
- We are excited to begin this study as it supports our commitment to continue to build upon the global body of evidence supporting the use of the M6-C artificial cervical disc as a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from the debilitating pain of degenerative disc disease. (orthocg.com)
- The M6-C artificial cervical disc was FDA-approved for single-level implantation from C3 to C7 in 2019. (orthocg.com)
- The M6-C device is the only artificial cervical disc that mimics the anatomic structure of a natural disc by incorporating an artificial visco-elastic nucleus and fiber annulus into its design. (orthocg.com)
Fusion3
- Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ is a sophisticated system that is designed to make spinal fusion safer and help with precise placement of implants and hardware placement. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- Designed to restore physiologic motion to the spine, the M6-C disc is indicated as an alternative to cervical fusion. (orthocg.com)
- This fusion stabilizes the underlying problem that caused the compression. (upmc.com)
Vertebra4
- The 1st cervical vertebra is called the atlas. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- The atlas is connected to the 2nd cervical vertebra (axis) below as well. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Odontoid pannus is abnormal tissue that grows in the region of the odontoid process, a toothlike projection at the back of the second cervical vertebra. (upmc.com)
- In the second type, dogs may have a type of osteoarthritis caused by a misshaped vertebra, causing the spinal cord to be compressed. (vin.com)
Disc18
- Furthermore, cervical spine manipulation carries a risk of complications like vertebral dissection and spinal cord compression because of massive disc herniation. (physio-pedia.com)
- Rarely breathing may stop if the herniation of disc or injury has occurred at the cervical vertebral region. (dvm360.com)
- Cervical disc herniation can arise due to aberrations of the intervertebral disc such as bulging, rupture, and slipped or extruded disc. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- The cervical intervertebral disc acts as a shock absorber. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- In a bulged inter-vertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus remains within the disc and acts as a forerunner to herniation. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- The protruding disc matter causes nerve root and spinal cord compression. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Cervical disc herniation is associated with pain. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- Diagnostic imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scan, and MRI scans are employed to confirm the location of the damaged cervical disc. (carolsuecarlsonmd.com)
- As in humans, disc protrusion can put pressure on the spinal cord, causing similar signs. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Study will evaluate patients treated for cervical degenerative disc disease at two contiguous vertebral levels with the M6-C disc compared to ACDF. (orthocg.com)
- For the study, 263 patients will undergo either a two-level cervical artificial disc procedure or an instrumented ACDF procedure as per site group assignment. (orthocg.com)
- The M6-C disc preserves motion by restoring biomechanical function at the treated level after native disc removal and potentially reduces subsequent degeneration of adjacent vertebral segments. (orthocg.com)
- Cervical disc herniation can also occur. (patient.info)
- The PRESTIGE LP™ Cervical Disc is implanted using an anterior approach. (medtronic.com)
- The PRESTIGE LP™ Cervical Disc should only be used by surgeons who are experienced with anterior cervical spinal procedures and have undergone adequate hands-on training in the use of this specific device. (medtronic.com)
- Only surgeons who are familiar with the implant components, instruments, procedure, clinical applications, biomechanics, adverse events, and risks associated with the PRESTIGE LP™ Cervical Disc should use this device. (medtronic.com)
- Devices with metal-on-metal articulating surfaces (such as the Prestige LP Cervical Disc) may release wear debris, metallic particles or metal ions locally near the device and/or systemically. (medtronic.com)
- Patients in the clinical study of the PRESTIGE LP™ Cervical Disc were instructed to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for two weeks postoperatively. (medtronic.com)
Anterior1
Wobbler Syndrome2
- Wobbler Syndrome is the term used to refer to compression of the cervical spinal cord. (dobermanontario.com)
- CSM - also called wobbler syndrome, is compression of the spinal cord. (besthorserider.com)
Osteophytes1
- degenerative changes, injuries and joint diseases, vertebral anomalies, diseases and deformations of intervertebral discs and osteophytes of the cervical and thoracic spine. (internationalshoulderjournal.org)
Stenotic1
- After all, stenotic changes compress the spinal cord or the nerve roots of the cauda equina, potentially causing temporary or lasting paralysis in the arms, legs or in all four limbs. (spinal-stenosis-treatment.org)
Lateral paravertebral space1
Acute6
- [ 13 ] When the transverse atlas ligament abnormality is present, trivial trauma to the cervical area or acute infections of the nasopharyngeal area may also produce subluxation. (medscape.com)
- Acute compression develops within minutes to hours. (msdmanuals.com)
- may cause acute, subacute, or chronic spinal cord compression. (msdmanuals.com)
- Acute spinal cord compression is a neurosurgical emergency. (patient.info)
- Spinal infections can be acute or chronic. (patient.info)
- As a person with spinal cord injury (SCI) advances through acute rehabilitation, physical therapy addresses mobility issues. (medscape.com)
Compressive1
- Generally, compressive spinal disease treated without surgery has a poor prognosis. (horsesidevetguide.com)
Compress1
- If this ruptures, the atlas can slip forward on the axis and compress the high cervical spine. (patient.info)
Nerve roots2
- The spinal cord and nerve roots conduct electric-like signals from the skin and joints to the brain, and process of movement is initiated from the brain to the muscles. (trinitymedcenter.com)
- Myeloradiculopathy occurs when there is damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
Surgery6
- Treatment includes reduction in expectation, injection of vertebral joints, feeding and management changes, and surgery. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- In serious cases of cord compression, surgery is often the only option. (horsesidevetguide.com)
- Decompressive surgery plus postoperative radiotherapy is superior to treatment with radiotherapy alone for patients with spinal cord compression caused by metastatic cancer. (jbjs.org)
- There are several types of cervical spine surgery that can be performed, depending on your individual case. (friscospine.com)
- However, if you suffer from spinal cord or brainstem compression, then we recommend surgery to decompress these vital neural elements. (upmc.com)
- The study was carried out to exhaust the scientific literature regarding surgery associated with radiotherapy in patients suffering from metastatic spinal cord compression and to assist in the decision of oncology physicians and professionals in choosing the best treatment for the patient. (bvsalud.org)
Posterior1
- Interruption of the lateral corticospinal tracts, the lateral spinal thalamic tract, and at times the posterior columns produces a picture of a spastic, weak leg with brisk reflexes and a strong leg with loss of pain and temperature sensation. (medscape.com)
Radiographs1
- Following IV placement, anesthesia, hand bagging to get the radiographs and do a myelogram that should a ruptured C4-5 space and cord compression. (dvm360.com)
Lesions2
- Compression is caused far more commonly by lesions outside the spinal cord (extramedullary) than by lesions within it (intramedullary). (msdmanuals.com)
- Cervical spine lesions can produce quadriplegia. (patient.info)
Disorders1
- Overview of Spinal Cord Disorders Spinal cord disorders can cause permanent severe neurologic disability. (msdmanuals.com)
Ligaments1
- The cervical spine consists of other anatomic structures including muscles, bones, ligaments and joints. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
Damage to the spinal cord1
- Any damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of injury. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
Injury of the spinal cord1
- Brown-Séquard syndrome is an incomplete spinal cord lesion characterized by a clinical picture reflecting hemisection injury of the spinal cord, often in the cervical cord region. (medscape.com)
Metastatic3
- We report a case of lung tuberculosis (TB) and cervical Pott's disease mimicking a metastatic lung cancer. (openinfectiousdiseasesjournal.com)
- Atypical forms of spinal TB, such as cervical TB, can be misdiagnosed as primary or metastatic cancers and lead to delay of treatment initiation that could be fatal. (openinfectiousdiseasesjournal.com)
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging show an isolated metastatic lesion involving the T10 vertebral body with moderate compression of the spinal cord. (jbjs.org)
Intervertebral discs1
- They help to stabilize the spine and, together with the intervertebral discs, allow a certain degree of mobility of the spinal cord. (trinitymedcenter.com)
Trauma2
- Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury - Similar to trauma, surgeons specifically work on the spinal cord. (sanramonmedctr.com)
- There may be a history of trauma, a recent spinal procedure and/or the patient may be on anticoagulant therapy. (patient.info)
Nucleus pulposus1
- Cervical Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Herniated nucleus pulposus is prolapse of an intervertebral disk through a tear in the surrounding annulus fibrosus. (msdmanuals.com)
Resulting spinal cord damage1
- Prognosis depends on the age of the horse, the severity of the compression, the duration of compression (and degree of resulting spinal cord damage) and the related degree of wobbliness (ataxia). (horsesidevetguide.com)