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… Joints and spinal cord Last updated March 1, 2024 It's not uncommon to … Flaccid Myelitis Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis Cervical Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis …
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… Spinal Curves in Scoliosis On this page: Overview Related … curve. The spine is divided into three parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A … curve. The spine is divided into three parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A …
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… Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … is narrow. When you have a condition called aortic valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood … is not an option for most people who have aortic valve stenosis. Children, teens, and young adults Valvuloplasty …
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… Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … Overview Valvuloplasty is a treatment for mitral valve stenosis . It is a procedure that widens the mitral valve so … Done Valvuloplasty might be recommended if you have severe stenosis and the mitral valve looks like it can be repaired …
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… Spinal Block for Childbirth On this page: Treatment Overview … Side Effects Treatment Overview Spinal anesthesia (spinal block) is a way to control pain using anesthetic …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from … will give you numbing medicine. It's given near your spinal cord and the nerves around it. You may get this …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview … is severe, it can cause pain and make it hard to breathe. Spinal fusion is surgery that helps straighten the curves. … easier, and give the spine a more normal appearance. In spinal fusion for scoliosis , rods, hooks, wires, or screws …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps (FemCap) are no longer approved by Health … spermicidal jelly to use with the cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a …
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… Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Related … is. For example, a C7 injury is associated with the seventh cervical nerve of the neck and its effect on feeling and … and nerves are numbered. The segments are as follows: Cervical. The neck area contains 7 cervical vertebrae (C1 …
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… Mitral Valve Stenosis: Repair or Replacement? On this page: Overview … mitral valve repaired or replaced to treat mitral valve stenosis . Many things play a role in this decision. These … symptoms. If you have other health problems. How severe the stenosis is. The shape of the mitral valve. The risks of the …
