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Sciatica Causes and Treatments

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:26:44 -0700

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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Spine Fractures

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:43:45 -0800

Dr. Jeffrey Spivak discusses sudden onset of acute or severe back pain and when you should be concerned that the new pain is related to or caused by a spinal fracture. He makes recommendations about how long to wait before seeing a doctor, and what kinds of tests should be performed once you do go to your physician. In the second video, he discusses treatment options once you have been diagnosed with a spinal fracture.

Treatment for Back Pain Flare-Up

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:02:40 -0800

Dr. Andrew Cole discusses his experience with treatments for low back pain, including proper methods for controlling inflammation, strength training, fitness, and cold and heat therapy, and medications.

Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

A lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy (or radiofrequency rhizotomy) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces or eliminates the pain from damaged facet or sacroiliac joints by disrupting the medical branch nerves that carry pain signals. This interactive video provides a clear picture of a lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy.

Vertebroplasty Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to stabilize a spinal fracture and stop the pain caused by the fracture. The procedure is performed through a small puncture in the patient’s skin. This video provides step-by-step information on the vertebroplasty procedure.

Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

Additional Back Surgery Info:

Lumbar Laminectomy

Posterior Cervical Laminectomy

Laminaplasty Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

Laminaplasty is a surgical procedure that treats a painfully restricted spinal canal by creating more space for the spinal cord and nerve roots, immediately relieving pressure.

Lumbar Corpectomy Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

A lumbar corpectomy is performed to relive pain caused when diseased or damaged bone blocks and pinches the spinal cord. It can also be performed to correct spinal deformities. This video provides an overview of a lumbar corpectomy.

IDET Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0800

IDET is a minimally invasive outpatient back surgery to treat patients with chronic pain. This interactive video walks you through the steps involved in an IDET back surgery.

Facet Joint Injections for Back Pain Relief Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

Facet joints are small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion. Facet joints can become painful due to arthritis, back injury, or mechanical stress. A facet joint injection delivers a steroid medication which anesthetizes the joints and blocks the pain. This interactive video gives a clear picture of a facet joint injection.

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF) Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally-invasive procedure used to treat leg or back pain generally caused by degenerative disc disease. The procedure is performed through the patient’s side, avoiding the major muscles of the back. This video gives a clear picture of XLIF surgery.

Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Additional Spinal Fusion Info:

Anterior Fusion Surgery

Postoperative Care

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Additional Injections Info:

Cervical Epidural Injections

Cervical Injection Video

Discography Video: Non-Surgical Back Pain Diagnostic Procedure

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Discography (also called a discogram) is a diagnostic procedure used to determine if one or more discs are the cause of back pain. The procedure involves pressurizing discs by injecting them with a sterile liquid to induce pain in the affected discs. This video provides complete information and diagrams on discography.

Total Disc Replacement Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Total or artificial disc replacement is a procedure that aims to maintain the intervertebral disc height while restoring the physiologic motion a person would have with a healthy disc. This video provides step-by-step information on total disc replacement.

Interbody Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Interbody spine fusion is designed to be a less invasive way of obtaining a spinal fusion. It uses two threaded titanium cylinders to hold the vertebrae in proper position while the spine fusion occurs. This video gives a clear picture of how an interbody spine fusion surgery works.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

A spinal infection, otherwise known as vertebral osteomyelitis, refers to the infection of the vertebral body in the spine. It is a fairly rare source of back pain, however is more likely after any urologic procedure. This video provides information about spinal infection causes, effects, and anatomy.

Spine Anatomy Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

These illustrations of spinal anatomy give a clear picture of the components of the spine to help you better understand various sources of back pain and back problems.

Scoliosis Video: What is Scoliosis?

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Scoliosis describes an abnormal, side to side curvature of the spine. This video provides an overview of how scoliosis affects the spine and the body.

RACZ Caudal Neurolysis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

RACZ Caudal Neurolysis is a non-surgical injection treatment for managing low back and leg pain oftentimes caused by scarring from a previous back surgery. This interactive video gives a clear picture of RACZ Caudal Neurolysis.

Sciatica Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

Sciatica describes symptoms that travel from the low back and produce leg pain. This interactive video provides information about sciatica symptoms and treatment. Additional information is available at our sciatica health center or read our sciatica overview.

Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

The sacroiliac joint is where the spine and the hip bone meet. A steroid injection is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint (sacroiliac joint dysfunction). This video goes through the anatomy and procedure of a sacroiliac joint steroid injection.

Microdiscectomy: Lumbar Microdecompression Spine Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Kyphosis, or “dowager’s hump,” is an unnatural curving of the upper back that creates a hunchback appearance in the posture, often associated with osteoporosis.This interactive video explains what kyphosis is, and how it affects spinal anatomy.

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Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:45 -0800

Additional Degenerative Disc Disease Info:

Lumbar DDD

Cervical DDD
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