http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain">read more</a></p> P Back Pain Causes Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:29 -0800 spine-health 6208 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain-managementpain-medicine <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain-managementpain-medicine">read more</a></p> P Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:28 -0800 spine-health 6206 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain-medication <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pain-medication">read more</a></p> P Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:29 -0800 spine-health 6207 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pathology <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> Pathology is the field of medicine and science that studies disease. Pathology aims at understanding the nature and causes of diseases through the examination of specimens of tissue or blood. Pathology is also the term used to describe a disease or condition, its root cause, development and consequences. <div class="doclabel_topbord">Synonyms and relevant terms</div> <ul><li> <p>Causes</p> </li> <li> <p>Risk factors</p> </li> <li> <p>Disease</p> </li> <li> <p>Disease process</p> </li> <li> <p>Condition</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pathology">read more</a></p> P pathology Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:29 -0800 spine-health 6209 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/patient-controlled-analgesia-pca <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> Patient Controlled Analgesia is a pain medicine system in which a patient self-administers pain medication through the use of a programmable pump. A patient is connected to a pain pump that runs through an IV and the patient can dispense medication by pressing a button. The medication is limited on how much is dispensed at a given time. Morphine is the typical opioid used in PCA pumps. Patient Controlled Analgesia is an available pain management treatment for spine surgery post-operative care. <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/patient-controlled-analgesia-pca">read more</a></p> P Analgesic PCA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:30 -0800 spine-health 6210 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pedicle <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> The pedicle is a stub of bone that connects the lamina to the vertebral body to form the vertebral arch. Two short, stout processes extend from the sides of the vertebral body and joins with broad flat plates of bone (laminae) to form a hollow archway that protects the spinal cord. The pedicles also form the base of the articular processes which are the points of articulation for the ribs. Pedicle screws have been used as adjuncts to spinal fusion surgery as a means of anchoring a spinal segment. <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pedicle">read more</a></p> P pedicle pedicle screw Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:30 -0800 spine-health 6211 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/peridural-fibrosis <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/peridural-fibrosis">read more</a></p> P fibrosis peridural fibrosis Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:30 -0800 spine-health 6212 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/periosteum <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> Periosteum is the layer of dense connective tissue surrounding the surface of a bone. The sheath of tissue is made up of both compact and cancellous tissue containing nerves and blood vessels that carry nourishment for the bone. The periosteum also provides attachment for muscles, tendons and ligaments. As opposed to the bone itself, the periosteum contains the nerve endings of neurons (noisceptors) making the tissue perceptive to manipulation. <div class="doclabel_topbord">Synonyms and relevant terms</div> <ul><li> <p>Compact bone</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/periosteum">read more</a></p> P periosteum Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:31 -0800 spine-health 6213 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physiatrist <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physiatrist">read more</a></p> P Physiatrist spine specialist Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:31 -0800 spine-health 6214 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physical-therapist <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physical-therapist">read more</a></p> P physical therapist Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:32 -0800 spine-health 6215 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physical-therapy <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/physical-therapy">read more</a></p> P Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:32 -0800 spine-health 6216 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/posterior-lumbar-interbody-fusion-plif <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/posterior-lumbar-interbody-fusion-plif">read more</a></p> P Back Surgery Fusion PLIF Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:33 -0800 spine-health 6217 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/posterolateral-gutter-fusion-surgery <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/posterolateral-gutter-fusion-surgery">read more</a></p> P Back Surgery Fusion Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:34 -0800 spine-health 6218 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/powered-surgical-instruments <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/powered-surgical-instruments">read more</a></p> P Instrumentation Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:34 -0800 spine-health 6219 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/preclinical-studies <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/preclinical-studies">read more</a></p> P Clinical Trials Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:34 -0800 spine-health 6220 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/primary-care-physician <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> A primary care physician is a medical doctor who provides initial care and basic medical services to patients. A primary care physician can be a general practitioner, family practitioner, internal medicine or pediatrician. The primary care physician is typically the first physician patients will consult with when seeking treatment for back pain. The primary physician will then make referrals to back pain specialists for further treatment. <div class="doclabel_topbord">Synonyms and relevant terms</div> <ul><li> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/primary-care-physician">read more</a></p> P primary care Primary care physician Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:35 -0800 spine-health 6221 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/prolapsed-disk <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p>See <a href="/glossary/h/herniated-disc" title="Herniated Disc">Herniated Disk</a></p> <div class="doclabel_topbord">Synonyms and relevant terms</div> <ul><li> <p><a href="/glossary/s/slipped-disc" title="Slipped Disc">Slipped disc</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/glossary/r/ruptured-disc" title="Ruptured Disc">Ruptured disc</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/glossary/b/bulging-disc" title="Bulging Disc">Bulging disc</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/glossary/s/sciatica" title="Sciatica">Sciatica</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Pinched Nerve</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/prolapsed-disk">read more</a></p> P prolapsed disc Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:36 -0800 spine-health 6222 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/prosthesis <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/prosthesis">read more</a></p> P prosthesis Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:37 -0800 spine-health 6223 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/pseudoarthrosis <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p>See <a href="/glossary/n/non-union" title="Non-Union">Non-Union</a></p> P pseudoarthrosis Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:37 -0800 spine-health 6224 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/psychiatrist <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with post-graduate training in psychology and licensed to diagnose and treat psychological disorders. A psychiatrist can provide counseling and behavioral therapy and also prescribe medication. Psychiatrists often treat patients suffering from depression related to chronic back pain. A course of antidepressants a psychiatrist prescribes may involve any of the classes of anti-depressant drugs, from tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/psychiatrist">read more</a></p> P psychiatrist psychiatry Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:37 -0800 spine-health 6225 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/psychologist <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> A psychologist is an individual who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and is licensed or certified to furnish psychological diagnosis and treatment to patients. A psychologist can help people with stress relief, as well as coping with chronic back or neck pain. He or she can also treat depression, which is fairly common for patients suffering from chronic pain. A psychologist is limited in the extent of treatment, since a psychologist can provide counseling and behavioral therapy but cannot prescribe medication. <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/psychologist">read more</a></p> P psychologist psychology Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:38 -0800 spine-health 6226 at http://www.spine-health.com