Spine conditions
Spine conditions
Spine conditions can significantly impact your quality of life, causing pain, reduced mobility, and other serious health issues. Our team of neurosurgeons and neurologists is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of spine conditions with the utmost care and expertise.
Common Spine Conditions We Treat
- Herniated Discs: Occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing.
- Spinal Stenosis: The narrowing of spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves traveling through the spine.
- Spondylolisthesis: A condition where one of the bones in your spine slips out of place.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: A condition where the intervertebral discs lose their flexibility, elasticity, and shock-absorbing characteristics.
- Sciatica: Pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.
- Spinal Fractures: Breaks or cracks in the vertebrae that can be caused by trauma, osteoporosis, or other conditions.
Symptoms of Spine Conditions
- Persistent back or neck pain
- Radiating pain in the arms or legs
- Numbness or tingling in the extremities
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Our comprehensive evaluation process includes a thorough medical history, physical examination, and advanced diagnostic imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and X-rays. These tools help us accurately diagnose the specific spine condition and its severity.
Treatment Options
We offer a variety of treatment options tailored to the individual needs of our patients, ranging from conservative approaches to advanced surgical techniques. Treatment plans may include:
- Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants.
- Physical Therapy: Exercises and therapies designed to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine.
- Injections: Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Procedures such as microdiscectomy, laminectomy, or spinal fusion, which aim to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
