347 results found
Health topics
… spine also may be twisted. What kind of surgery can fix a spinal curve? The main type of surgery is a spinal fusion. The curved part of the backbone is … What are the risks of surgery? Risks of surgery to fix a spinal curve include: Problems that can happen with back …
Health topics
… are divided into regions : cervical (C), thoracic (T), lumbar (L), sacrum (S), and coccyx. Within each region, each … the area of the last thoracic and first, second, and third lumbar vertebrae (T12, L1, L2, L3 region). Knee extension. … pressure on a nerve root at the second, third, or fourth lumbar vertebrae (L2, L3, or L4 region). Ankle dorsiflexion. …
Health topics
… four valves. A valve may not be able to open well enough (stenosis) or close well enough (regurgitation). Heart valve … diseases include: Aortic valve regurgitation . Aortic valve stenosis . Mitral valve regurgitation . Mitral valve stenosis . Tricuspid valve stenosis . Tricuspid valve …
Health topics
… urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is Reye syndrome treated? Reye syndrome is … urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is Reye syndrome treated? …
Health topics
… Pain Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy for Temporomandibular Disorders … Goals Shellie's Story: Finding Time for Physical Activity Spinal Cord Injury: Flexibility Exercises Sports Hernia …
Health topics
… . A fracture or dislocation of the spine. It can cause a spinal cord injury that may lead to lifelong paralysis. It's … ankylosing spondylitis , osteoarthritis , osteoporosis , spinal stenosis , and Paget's disease . They are most common in …
Health topics
… Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation? Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Meniscus Tear: Should I …
Health topics
… valve is narrowed, this problem is called aortic valve stenosis. If the mitral valve is narrowed, this problem is called mitral valve stenosis. If the valve does not close tightly and blood … valve regurgitation. Aortic Valve Stenosis Heart Murmur Mitral Valve Regurgitation Mitral …
Health topics
… posture . Place a small pillow, a rolled-up towel, or a lumbar roll in the curve of your back if you need extra … position. Use a small pillow, a rolled-up towel, or a lumbar roll if you need extra back support. If your seat … Information Back Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine) …
Health topics
… Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an MRI, or an X-ray. A lumbar puncture, to find out if leukemia cells are in the … (CT) Scan of the Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) Treatment Overview Most treatment plans for …
