Foraminal Stenosis
What is Foraminal Stenosis? Foraminal stenosis refers to narrowing of the foramen, the bony tunnel through which each spinal nerve […]
Conditions
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, resulting
Cauda Equina Syndrome
What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a serious and time-sensitive spinal emergency. It occurs when the
Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (Disc Prolapse / Lumbar Disc Herniation)
What is a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc? Each vertebra in the spine is separated by an intervertebral disc, which acts as
Sciatica
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the term used to describe pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve,
Thoracic Myelopathy
What is Thoracic Myelopathy? Thoracic myelopathy is a clinical syndrome resulting from compression or injury of the spinal cord within
Thoracic Vertebral Compression Fractures
What are Thoracic Vertebral Compression Fractures? A thoracic vertebral compression fracture occurs when one or more of the twelve thoracic
Thoracic Spinal Stenosis / Congenital Stenosis
What is Thoracic Spinal Stenosis? Thoracic spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal in the mid-back region, resulting
Thoracic Disc Herniation
What is Thoracic Disc Herniation? Thoracic disc herniation occurs when the soft inner core of an intervertebral disc in the
Ossified Ligamentum Flavum (OLF)
What is Ossified Ligamentum Flavum? Ossified Ligamentum Flavum (OLF) is a condition in which the ligamentum flavum, a tough, elastic