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Compression Fracture of the B... : Complications

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Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.There are a variety of circumstances that cause nerve compression.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
In order to understand spinal cord compression, it is useful to understand the structure of the spinal cord and to understand the difference between the spinal cord and the vertebral column. The vertebral column includes the bony structure surroun...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2008
Kyphosis is the extreme curvature of the upper back also known as a hunchback.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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