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. About the spinal cord Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs from the base of your brain to ... your lower back. The spinal nerves run off either side of it. Your spinal cord is surrounded and ... 90423;Thoracic Epidural Injection;pain management;pain relief;spinal cord;disk herniation;spinal stenosis;post-surgery spine syndrome;spinal nerve injury

*Pain Spinal Cord Stimulator ... , and deep brain stimulation. Spinal cord stimulators consist of electrodes, or leads, placed in the ... directly into the spinal cord. Electrical stimulation is a more modern way to stimulate the nerves of ... pain management;spinal cord stimulator;pain relief;126

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... connect with nerves all over the body. The spinal cord is also protected by the meninges. This is a 3

spinal cord and nerves. This is done through a soft tube (catheter). The catheter is put in the ... the spinal cord and nerves. This is done through a soft tube (catheter). The catheter is put in the

, they form a canal that protects and supports the spinal cord. Nerves, called nerve roots, branch ... , certain bone diseases, past spine surgery, and rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms Spinal stenosis ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis

. Dermatomes What is a dermatome? Your nervous system is made up of your nerves, spinal cord, and brain ... head to your spinal cord and then to your brain. When healthcare providers are trying to diagnose a

bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft ... between the vertebrae and out to your muscles. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from

*SCI Tx and Rehab ... hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation. Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation ... surgery, bracing, or both. These procedures can be vital in treating spinal cord injury: Relief ... 85321;spinal cord injury: treatment and rehabilitation;spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord ... injury rehabilitation;treatment and rehab, spinal cord injury

Understanding Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery for Children ... *Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surg Ch ... minimally invasive scoliosis surgery? Your child might need surgery if their spine has a severe ... invasive scoliosis surgery can cause less harm to back muscles and other nearby tissues. It also ... 103;scoliosis surgery;minimally invasive

check the nerve pathways between the peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and brain. My next appointment is: ... brain and spinal cord (parts of your nervous system) get from other parts of your body. These tests are

surgery to remove it (very rare) Spinal cord or nerve root damage (very rare) Blood clots in ... Fractures in the bones of the spine (vertebrae) can cause severe back pain and loss of

provide cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots leave the spinal cord through small ... body. The signals are sent to and from your brain through the spinal cord. In some people, the ... 90373;Foraminotomy;neurology;orthopedics;pain management;vertebrae;vertebra;spinal cord;spinal

nerves that go from the spinal cord down the arms and into the torso. What causes cervical ... vertebrae. The spinal cord runs through this canal. Nerves. These branch off the spinal cord. As they ... 90658;cervical radiculopathy;neck pain;cervical spine;nerve roots;poor posture;disk damage ... ;degeneration;unstable spine;vertebrae;arm numbness;arm tingling;arm weakness

Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surg Ch ... *Scoliosis Surg Minimal Inv Ch ... . This may lead to less pain after surgery, and faster recovery. Having Minimally Invasive ... . Minimally invasive surgery uses two or more small cuts (incisions) instead of one large incision ... Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery;scoliosis;spine;bracing;scoliosis treatment;spinal surgery;neurology;orthopaedics;90548

movement of these bones. It also eases the pressure on your spinal cord, nerve roots, or both. It ... about home care after this surgery. Activity Do's and don'ts include:  Arrange your household ... postsurgical care;cervical fusion recovery;cervical spine surgery;c-spine ... discharge instructions for cervical fusion;orthopaedics;neurosurgery;86306;cervical fusion

(lamina). This helps relieve compression of the spinal cord or the nerve roots that may be ... of the vertebral bone (lamina). This helps ease pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots that

*Normal Spine Anatomy ... . These nerve fibers carry signals between the brain and body. The spinal cord, just like the brain, is ... . Running through the spinal canal is a long bundle of nerves and nerve cells called the spinal cord ... 84747;anatomy of a normal spine;spine anatomy;anatomy, spine, normal

A foraminotomy is a surgery to widen an area in 1 of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This ... is a surgery to widen an area in one of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This takes pressure off a ... 90530;Foraminotomy;neurology;orthopedics;pain management;vertebrae;vertebra;spinal cord;spinal

*Tethered Cord Syndrome ... the lower spine. It shows images of the spinal cord and nerves. CT scan. This test uses a ... uses strong magnets and a computer to create 3-D images of the spinal cord, nerves, and other ... Tethered cord syndrome;spina bifida;spinal cord;myelomeningocele;lipomyelomeningocele;61109

is numbed by injecting anesthetic near nerves, near your spine, or near the operative site. You ... your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will ... ;regional anesthesia;peripheral nerve block;sedatives;spinal anesthesia;epidural;analgesics;muscle ... relaxants;LMA;laryngeal mask airway;Spinal;sedation;conscious sedation