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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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Sciatica Treatment Video
Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.
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4 Easy Stretches for a Stiff Neck
Learn 4 neck stretches to improve flexibility and identify movements that may alleviate or worsen neck pain.
ACDF: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion relieve neck pain and nerve symptoms by removing a damaged disc and fusing adjacent vertebrae.
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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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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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L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Animation
Learn what the L5-S1 segment is, why fusion may be recommended, the Anterior Lumbar Interbody fusion surgical approach, and what common questions patients have about the procedure.
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Lower Back Pain Treatment Video
Learn about how lower back pain is diagnosed and treated, including physical therapy, pain medications, exercise, surgery and more.