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Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms
A lumbar herniated disc can cause moderate pain in the lower back and buttock, with pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the leg and foot.
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Spinal Motion Segment: L3-L4 Animation
The L3-L4 spinal motion segment is located in the middle of the lumbar spine and consists of the L3 and L4 vertebrae and the anatomical structures connecting them.
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Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery replaces cervical discs with artificial ones to alleviate pain and restore mobility.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Lumbar spinal fusion stops the motion at a painful vertebral segment in the low back. The surgery helps improve spinal stability, correct anatomical deformities, and relieve nerve compression.
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Cervical Laminectomy Video
In a cervical laminectomy procedure, a portion of bone is removed from the spine in the neck to relieve pressure caused by cervical spinal stenosis.
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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
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Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Animation
Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic pain that originates from damaged vertebral endplates. It is more common in the low back, or lumbar spine, between the L3 and S1 spinal levels.
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Stiff Neck Symptoms and Causes Animation
A stiff neck is characterized by pain, soreness, and discomfort while attempting to turn the head in any direction.