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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. … centres use intraoperative electronic monitoring of spinal cord functioning. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted …
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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 … and lower back (lumbar). A curve may be labelled according to the number of spinal bones involved. For example, …
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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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… Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems On this page: Overview Overview Vocal cord dysfunction is the uncontrolled closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in. The symptoms can seem to be the …
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… Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) On this page: Test Overview Why … fluid, or CSF ) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During a spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted … A few people who have a spinal tap have a minor nerve injury. This heals on its own with time. Serious nerve …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are … and suicide On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent injury Fall prevention Take steps to reduce your likelihood …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview … are narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal cord and/or the spinal nerves. It may be done as a follow-up … fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies don't …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has had a minor elbow injury. You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back … pain. Some people may not recall having had a specific injury, especially if symptoms began slowly or during … as sports or play, or are the result of falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports such as wrestling, …
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… often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports … occur during sports or play or from falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … ankles, and feet are the most affected body areas. Any injury that occurs at the end of a long bone near a joint …
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… often are caused by everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Arm injuries are often caused by: Sports or hobbies. … or play or from falling down. The chance of having an injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … wrists, hands, and fingers are injured most often. An injury to the end of a long bone near a joint may harm the …
