Bone Spurs (Osteophytes)
Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) What is a Bone Spur? A bone spur, also called an osteophyte, is a smooth, bony lump that grows off a bone. Bone spurs develop over long periods of time, usually near joints (where two or more bones meet). Before Bone Spurs Treatment Who gets bone spurs? Bone spurs are most common […]
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of one or more spaces within your spine. Less space within your spine reduces the amount of space available for your spinal cord and nerves that branch off your spinal cord. A tightened space can cause the spinal cord or nerves to become irritated, […]
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis What is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a condition involving spine instability, which means the vertebrae move more than they should. A vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below. It may put pressure on a nerve, which could cause lower back pain or leg pain. Before Spondylolisthesis Treatment Is spondylolisthesis the same as spondylolysis? […]
Transforaminal Injections
Transforaminal Injections What is Transforaminal Injection? Transforaminal injection can help relieve pain in your lower back, legs and feet caused by sciatica, herniated discs or other back problems. You have nerves that run from your spinal cord out to your legs. When one of those nerve “roots” (the end closest to your spinal cord) gets […]
Spondylolysis
Spondylolysis What is Spondylolysis? “Spondylolysis” is the medical term for a small crack (fracture) between two vertebrae in your spine. Your vertebrae are the 33 bones that make up your spinal column. A single bone in your spine is a vertebra — vertebrae is the plural form. Healthcare providers sometimes refer to spondylolysis as pars […]
Spine X-Ray
Spine X-Ray What is a Spine X-ray? An X-ray is a test that uses radiation to produce images of the bones and organs of the body. Spine X-rays provide detailed images of the bones of the spine, and can be taken separately for the 3 main parts of the spine – cervical (neck), thoracic (mid […]
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy What is Fluoroscopy? Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging procedure that uses several pulses (brief bursts) of an X-ray beam to show internal organs and tissues moving in real time on a computer screen. Standard X-rays are like photographs, whereas fluoroscopy is like a video. Healthcare providers use fluoroscopy for two main purposes: for diagnostic […]