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… Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia On this page: Overview … not feel pain. The nerve block is often used with general anesthesia or with medicine that makes you feel relaxed or … respiratory system (airway and lungs). Anesthesia Regional Anesthesia Current as of: …
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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 …
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… Cervical Spinal Fusion On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cervical spinal fusion is surgery that joins two or more of the … are fused, the neck may be stiff. Surgery and the use of anesthesia involve some risk. The risks associated with this …
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… Cervical Spinal Stenosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is cervical spinal stenosis? Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the …
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… Joints and spinal cord Last updated March 1, 2024 It's not uncommon to … Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Spinal cord injury and recovery Mobility After a Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Health Tools … What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the …
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… Spinal Curves in Scoliosis On this page: Overview Related … Doctors use X-ray images of a person's spine to measure spinal curvature. A curve or angle of the spine is measured … curve. Many people have some curve in their spine. In fact, spinal curves that are less than 10 degrees are considered a …
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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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… Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Related … and your amount of pain. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Physiotherapy …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more … Graft rejection. Infection. Excessive bleeding. Risks of anesthesia. Citations Chou R, et al. (2009). …
