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Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is a procedure in which a special cement is injected into a fractured vertebra — with the goal of relieving your spinal pain and restoring your mobility.Not all people with fractured vertebrae are candidates for the procedure, however. Some studies also suggest that vertebroplasty provides little benefit over a more conservative approach, which can include: Bed rest Pain relievers ...

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Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae in your spine, preventing them from moving. Techniques for spinal fusion are aimed to mirror the natural healing process of damaged bones. During spinal fusion, Dr. Dev Mishra Orthopaedic Surgeon at Shreya Hospital in Ghaziabad fills the area between two spinal vertebrae with bone or a bone like ...

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Spine tuberculosis

Spine Tuberculosis Pott’s disease referred to as spine tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that usually appears outside the lungs, and it can damage a variety of tissues, including the spine. For hundreds of years, it has been a major source of concern for humanity. Experts are working to determine the most effective therapy for the condition. Shreya Hospital in ...

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Spinal Tumor

Spinal Tumor A spinal tumor is a growth that develops within your spinal canal or within the bones of your spine. A spinal cord tumor, also called an intradural tumor, is a spinal tumor that that begins within the spinal cord or the covering of the spinal cord (dura). A tumor that affects the bones of the spine (vertebrae) is ...

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. Some people with spinal stenosis have no symptoms. Others may experience pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. Symptoms can ...

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is not known. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow. Severe scoliosis can be disabling. An especially ...

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord. A spinal cord injury — damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina) — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body ...

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Infection of the Spine

Infection of the Spine Infection of the Spine can be caused by either a bacterial or a fungal infection in another part of the body that has been carried into the spine through the bloodstream. The most common source of spinal infections is a bacterium called staphylococcus aureus, followed by Escherichia coli. Spinal infections can be classified by the anatomical ...

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Herniated (Slipped) Disk

Slipped Disk A Slipped disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) that sit between the bones (vertebrae) that stack to make your spine. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior (annulus). Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk occurs when some of ...

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Fractures

Fractures A bone fracture is the medical definition for a broken bone. A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are many different types of fractures. Bone fractures are often caused by falls, trauma, or as a result of a direct blow or kick to the body. Overuse or repetitive motions can cause stress fractures. Fractures ...

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