Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the vertebral column constricting and exerting pressure on the spinal cord or neural foramen (a bony tunnel through which a nerve exits the spinal cord)...
Herniated Disc/Slipped Disc
Disc herniation is a condition where the central nucleus pushes through the outer edge of the disc, causing a bulge that compresses the spinal nerves.
Pinched Nerve/Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy is a condition where a nerve root in the spine is compressed, producing pain or weakness across the whole length of the nerve. It is sometimes referred to as a pinched nerve or sciatica.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of the vertebral disc from the spinal column. Outward (forward) displacement is termed as anterolisthesis and inward (backward) displacement is termed as retrolisthesis.
Spinal/Peripheral Nerve Tumors
A spine tumor is the abnormal growth of uncontrolled tissues or cells in and around the spinal cord. Tumors can either be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign)...
Spinal Trauma
Spine trauma is defined as an injury or damage to any region of the spine. The spine extends from the neck to the lower back and consists of the vertebral bones which surround and protect the spinal cord. Damage to the spinal cord...
Spinal Deformities
The spine or backbone provides stability to the upper part of our body. It helps to hold the body upright. The conditions causing these spinal deformities are Scoliosis, Lordosis and Kyphosis...
Benign Spinal Tumors (Including Meningioma)
The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that extends from the brain along the length of the spinal column. The spinal cord is protected by the surrounding vertebrae and three membranes called the meninges...
Tarlov Cysts
A Tarlov cyst is a fluid-filled sac that affect the nerve roots of the spine, especially the sacral region, the group of bones at the base of the spine...
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tethered cord syndrome is a condition characterized by a restricted spinal cord within the spinal canal that cannot move upward with growth, causing stretching or damage to the spinal cord...
