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Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical spine surgeries, which can be open or minimally invasive, are done to remove bone spurs or herniated discs and to create additional space for nerve tissue.
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Understanding L5-S1 Spinal Fusion Animation
Learn what the L5-S1 segment is, why fusion may be necessary and the surgical approaches used to stabilize this part of the spine.
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What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Contrary to the name, degenerative disc disease doesn't necessarily worsen with age, but it can lead to severe pain.
Vertebrogenic Pain: Everything You Need to Know
Discover everything you need to know about vertebrogenic pain, a specific type of chronic low back pain caused by vertebral endplate damage.
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Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Video
Learn how cervical disc replacement surgery is designed to replace a damaged spinal disc in the neck with an artificial disc implant.
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Lumbar Herniated Disc Treatment Video
There are several surgical and nonsurgical treatments used to reduce the pain and other symptoms of a lumbar herniated disc.
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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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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video
Learn the causes and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis from this animated video.