Spine

Acute

What is Spine?

The spine itself has three main segments: the cervical spine, the thoracic spine, and the lumbar spine. The cervical is the upper part of the spine, made up of seven vertebrae (bones). The thoracic is the center portion of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae. The lower portion of the spine is called the lumbar spine.

  • Loss of movement.
  • Loss of or a change in sensation.
  • Loss of bowel or bladder control.
  • Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms.
  • Changes in sexual function, sexual sensitivity and fertility.
  • Introduction. With any surgery, there is the risk of complications.
  • Anesthesia Complications. The vast majority of surgical procedures require that some type of anesthesia be done before the surgery.
  • Thrombophlebitis.
  • Mechanical.
  • Medical.
  • Lung Problems.
  • Infection.
  • Hardware Fracture.
  • Bone spurs. Wear-and-tear damage from arthritis can cause extra bone to grow on the spine.
  • Herniated disks. Disks are the soft cushions that act as shock absorbers between your spinal bones.
  • Thick ligaments.
  • Tumors.
  • Spinal injuries.
  • Do muscle-strengthening and stretching exercises at least 2 days a week.
  • Stand and sit up straight.
  • Avoid heavy lifting. If you do lift something heavy, bend your knees and keep your back straight.
  • Get active and eat healthy.

Lifestyle factors that affect overall health can have an impact on the spinal discs. Risk factors for degenerative disc disease include: Family history of back pain or musculoskeletal disorders. Excessive strain on the low back caused by sports, frequent heavy lifting, or labor-intensive jobs.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

The therapist will perform an in-depth evaluation, which combined with the doctor's diagnosis, will dictate a treatment specifically designed for patients with spinal pain. Therapy may include pelvic traction, gentle massage, ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and stretching exercises.

How is it treated?

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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). It is essentially a welding process. The basic idea is to fuse together two or more vertebrae so that they heal into a single, solid bone.

 

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