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surgery, and faster recovery. Having Minimally Invasive Lumbar Diskectomy Lumbar diskectomy is ... will use X-rays or images stored in a computer to view the lumbar spine. The surgeon will make a ... 90547;Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy;spine surgery;orthopaedics;orthopedic surgeon;herniated disk;bulging disk;back pain

commonly, a pinched nerve. This problem is most likely to occur in your low back (lumbar ... . What causes a pinched nerve? One cause of a pinched nerve is a herniated disk. Soft disks ... 11;herniated disk;low back;Radiculopathy

tap (lumbar puncture) in your lower back. During this procedure, you either sit up and lean forward ... test. But potential risks after a lumbar puncture include: Headache Infection Bleeding

through the tough outer layer. This is known as a ruptured or herniated disk. The part of the disk that ... bulges or herniates out can put pressure on a nerve root or on the spinal cord, causing symptoms such ... cervical disk rupture; bulging disk; herniated disk; back pain; spine

pain. Low back pain can be caused by a ruptured disc, spinal stenosis, or some other condition ... . Pain from these may be treated with shots. Lumbar radiculopathy is pain in the buttocks, hips, or legs

contraction headache, tension headache, vascular headache, migraines, head injury, lumbar disc ... disease, herniated disc, meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy

Watch this video to understand what a Lumbar Puncture is and what to expect before, during, and ... after the test. What is a Lumbar Puncture? A lumbar puncture—also called a spinal tap—is a test ... spinal tap;spinal cord;lumbar puncture;anesthetic;Headache;numbness;cancer;test;blood thinners;back

lower (lumbar) spine may be affected by scoliosis. What causes scoliosis? In most cases, the ... be caused by a breakdown of the spinal discs. This can occur with arthritis or osteoporosis. Or it

cause a tiny tear in an annulus. Nearby ligaments may stretch. Contained herniated disk As a disk ... wears out, the nucleus may bulge into the annulus and press on nerves. Extruded herniated ... annulus;herniated disk, contained;herniated disk, extruded;spine problems, herniated disk, contained ... ;spine problems, herniated disk, extruded;spine problems, arthritis;spine problems, instability;spine problems, spondylolisthesis;spondylolisthesis

A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is a test that checks the health of the cerebrospinal fluid ... pressure in the spinal canal. Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) for Children What is a spinal tap ... spinal tap;lumbar puncture;LP;meningitis;encephalitis;subarachnoid bleeding;Reye syndrome;myelitis

A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition. Lumbar ... Puncture What is a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or ... lumbar puncture;P07666;spinal tap

A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles ... that spasm and feel sore. Lumbar Strain What is a lumbar strain? A lumbar strain is an ... Weight Lifter's Back;85, p00947;Lumbar Strain

of spine surgery. These include: Lumbar diskectomy Laminectomy Spinal fusion Why ... have a problem that surgery may help. This includes conditions such as: Herniated disk ... Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;MISS;lumbar discectomy;laminectomy;spinal fusion;herniated disk

Artificial Disk Replacement in the Lumbar Spine ... A lumbar disk replacement involves replacing a worn or degenerated disk in the lower part of ... . Lumbar Disk Replacement What is a lumbar disk replacement? A lumbar disk replacement is a ... 1;Lumbar Disk Replacement

are the warning signs of a herniated disk? You didn't answer this question. You answered ... The correct answer is A herniated disk puts pressure on nerves resulting in pain. Herniated ... back pain; back care; spine; disks; herniated disks; lower back pain;

. This is taken through a lumbar puncture in your lower back. During this procedure, you either sit up ... herniation Nerve pain or numbness Back pain Talk with your healthcare provider about the

and tear on joints as we age. Other causes include injury to the spine, a herniated disk, tumors ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis

Smoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and ... the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury. Smoking

spine surgery. These include: Lumbar discectomy Laminectomy Spinal fusion What to ... Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;MISS;lumbar discectomy;laminectomy;spinal fusion;herniated disk

A lumbar puncture is also called a spinal tap. It may be used to look for problems in your ... brain, spinal cord, and related structures. Lumbar Puncture A lumbar puncture is also called a ... 83316;lumbar puncture;lp;spinal tap;CSF leak;spinal fluid