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All About the L4-L5 Spinal Segment
Due to its load-bearing function, the L4-L5 spinal motion segment may be susceptible to injury and/or degenerative changes.
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Herniated Disc Symptoms Animation
Symptoms of a herniated disc occur when the inflammatory proteins present in the disc's inner core or pressure from the disc itself affects a nearby spinal nerve.
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Neck Strain: Causes and Remedies
Neck strain, caused by poor posture or sudden movements, can be eased with rest and exercises to address muscle or ligament damage.
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 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.