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Tai-Chi

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:56 -0800

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TED Hose

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:56 -0800

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TED hose are long, tight fitting stockings that place mild static pressure on the legs to prevent blood from clotting. Following major joint replacement or thoracolumbar spine surgery, the risk of developing blood clots in the legs increases. . Compression garments are also used to treat swelling in the legs and ankles, varicose veins and spider veins. TED hose may help to prevent the progression of serious vein problems and diseases.

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TED stockings
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Tendon

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:57 -0800

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A tendon is a tough cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. The tendon is composed of parallel collagen fibers that are non-elastic and transmit force generating from a muscle to enable body movement. Pain may develop at a tendon from inflammation due to chronic overuse or injury. Due to their limited blood supply, injured tendons heal slowly.

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Soft tissue
Ligament
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Thoracic Spine

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:58 -0800

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The thoracic spine is comprised of twelve vertebral bodies (T1-T12) that make up the mid-region of the spine. This section of the spine has a kyphotic curve (C-shape). The firm attachment to the rib cage at each level of the thoracic spine provides stability and structural support and allows very little motion, which means that thoracic disc injuries are rare. However, irritation of the large back and shoulder muscles or joint dysfunction in the upper back can be very painful.

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Thoracic Vertebrae

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:58 -0800

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Thoracic vertebrae are the twelve vertebral segments (T1-T-12) that make up the thoracic spine. These structures have very little motion because they are firmly attached to the ribs and sternum (breastbone). Because there is very little motion, the vertebrae in the thoracic region of the spine are not usually sources of back pain.

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Upper back
Mid back
Middle back
Vertebra
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Titanium

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:59 -0800

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Titanium is a strong light-weight metal used in the manufacture of surgical implants. The metal is particularly conducive to use in the human body due to its biocompatibility, resistance to corrosion and weight-bearing strength. It is also MRI compatible. Titanium is used to make screws, plates, rods, and anterior interbody cages used in spinal surgery.

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Spinal implants
Spine instrumentation
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Traction

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:59 -0800

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Tranquilizer

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:59 -0800

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS, electrotherapy)

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:54:00 -0800

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Transverse Process

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:54:01 -0800

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Transverse process is a small bony projection off the right and left side of each vertebrae. The two transverse processes of each vertebrae function as the site of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine as well as the point of articulation of the ribs (in the thoracic spine). During a posterolateral spinal fusion surgery, the bone graft is placed between the transverse processes of the affected vertebrae.

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Spinal anatomy
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Trigger Point

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:54:02 -0800

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Trigger Point Myotherapy

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:54:02 -0800

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