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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Health Tools … The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord runs through an opening in the bones called the spinal … if a person has signs of damage to the spine after an injury (such as a car crash, fall, or direct blow to the …
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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 … (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column . The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that runs through the spinal …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview … that helps straighten the curves. It can relieve pain, make breathing easier, and give the spine a more normal … centres use intraoperative electronic monitoring of spinal cord functioning. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted …
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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 … injected in a single dose into the fluid around the spinal cord. A spinal block may also be called a saddle block. It …
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… with mouth odour. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: … with mouth odour. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: …
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… spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells often cause a … you to describe the spells. It may help for you to keep a record of what happens during each spell. If your doctor … you to describe the spells. It may help for you to keep a record of what happens during each spell. If your doctor …
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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 … May improve when he or she pants or sings. Has more problem breathing in than out. May have a dry cough. Usually has …
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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 …
