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Back pain - low (2 Videos, 1 Image)
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But prior to that moment in time, the structures in your back may be losing strength or integrity.The specific structure in your back responsible for your pain is hardly ever identified. Whether identified or not, there are several possible source...Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/05/2008
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Backaches and stress (5 Images)
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Stress can make you more likely to get a backache. Also, reducing stress can help you recover more quickly from a back injury. Reviewer: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 08/06/2007
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Herniated nucleus pulposus (4 Images, 1 Slideshow)
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A herniated nucleus pulposus is a slipped disk along the spinal cord. The condition occurs when all or part of the soft center of a spinal disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk.Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated i...Reviewer: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/12/2008
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Compression fractures of the back (1 Image)
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Compression fractures of the back are broken vertebrae, which are the bones of the spine.In a compression fracture of the vertebra, the bone tissue in the vertebra collapses. More than one vertebra may be affected. Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/05/2008
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Tailbone trauma (1 Image)
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Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine.Actual fractures of the tailbone(coccyx) are not common. Tailbone trauma usually involves bruising of the bone or pulling of the ligaments.Backward falls onto a hard surf...Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 08/12/2008
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Scoliosis (8 Images)
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Scoliosis is a curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.Congenital(present at birth) scoliosis is due to a problem with the formation of the spine bones(vertebrae) or fused ribs during development in the womb. Reviewer: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/27/2008
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Kyphosis (2 Images)
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Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.Scheuermann''s disease; Roundback; Hunchback; Postural kyphosis.Kyphosis is a spinal deformity. It can be caused by:.Degenerative d...Reviewer: Andrew L Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 07/17/2008
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Lordosis (2 Images)
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Scoliotic curving is a sideways curvature of the spine and is always abnormal.A small degree of both kyphotic and lordotic curvature is normal. Too much kyphotic curving causes round shoulders or hunched shoulders(Scheuermann''s disease).Too much l...Reviewer: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/27/2008
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Diskitis (2 Images)
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Diskitis is swelling(inflammation) and irritation of the space between the bones of the spine(intervertebral disk space).Diskitis is an uncommon condition. It is usually seen in children younger than age 10.Diskitis can be caused by a bacterial or...Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 07/17/2008
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Lumbosacral spine x-ray (6 Images)
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A lumbosacral spine x-ray is a picture of the small bones(vertebrae) in the lower part of the spine(the lumbar region) and the sacrum, the area that connects the spine to the pelvis.The test is done in a hospital radiology department or your healt...Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/22/2009
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Lumbosacral spine CT (5 Images)
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A lumbosacral spine CT is a computed topography scan of the lower spine and surrounding tissues.You will be asked to lie on a narrow table that slides into the center of the CT scanner. You will need to lie on your back for this test.Once inside t...Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 08/11/2008
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Back strain treatment (1 Image)
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Treatment - back strainQuestion:What should be done for a back strain?Answer:A common misconception about back pain is that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time. In fact, bed rest is NOT recommended. Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/05/2008
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Diskectomy (5 Images, 1 Slideshow)
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Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of a cushion that helps protect your spinal column. These cushions, called disks, separate your spinal bones(vertebrae).When one of your disks herniates(moves out of place), the soft gel inside pushes th...Reviewer: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 03/04/2009
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Spinal fusion (1 Image, 1 Slideshow)
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Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones(vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems.Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no longer movement between them. Spinal fusion is usually done along with other surgica...Reviewer: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 03/04/2009
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Making the most of your daily commute
GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA | 1 day ago
Almost all of us have some sort of commute to work every morning. Those of us that are lucky may only have a few minutes to drive, whereas my wife drives an hour and a half each way.
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PR-inside.com | 1 day ago
It is sometimes progressive, and may lead to distortion of the chest, the back and the hips.