Cervical Spine Conditions
Cervical Stenosis
The narrowing of the spinal canal, called spinal stenosis, can happen as a result of the degeneration and subsequent enlargement of the facet joints, spinal ligaments, bony end plates, and the intervertebral discs.
Read MoreCervical Trauma/Fractures
In the case of trauma, dislocations and fractures can result in an unstable spinal column. They can occur in any region of the spine and may be associated with neurological injury.
Read MoreCervical Tumors
Spinal tumors can be either primary (originating in the spine itself) or secondary (metastases of cancer that originate elsewhere in the body).
Read MoreHerniated Disc
Herniation describes an abnormality of the intervertebral disc that is also known as a "slipped," "ruptured" or "bulging" disc. This process occurs when the inner core (nucleus pulposus) of the intervertebral disc bulges out through the outer layer of ligaments that surround the disc (annulus fibrosis).
Read MoreSpinal Infection
Though infections of the spine are rare, if they are neglected for a period of time, or if there is a delay in diagnosis, they can become a significant source of pain and disability. Bone and joint infections anywhere in the body can be crippling and life threatening.
Read MoreSpondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward on the adjacent vertebrae.
Read MoreSpondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a defect that occurs in the posterior part of the spine known as the pars intrarticularis.
Read MoreSyringomyelia
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which cerebrospinal fluid enters the spinal cord, forming a cavity known as a syrinx.
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