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what is 'spinal surgery'?
Definition for spinal surgery
spinal surgery is also known as: back surgery, spine surgery
spinal surgery is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: herniated disk, hemivertebrae and idiopathic scoliosis.
related diagnosis for 'spinal surgery'
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diagnosis
herniated disk
bulging out of central portion of disk in vertebral column
spinal surgery and herniated disk
hemivertebrae
congenital vertebral abnormalities
spinal surgery and hemivertebrae
idiopathic scoliosis
lateral curvature of spine
spinal surgery and idiopathic scoliosis
sciatica
pain, weakness, or tingling in the leg caused by compression of sciatic nerve
spinal surgery and sciatica
spinal stenosis
compression of nerve roots due to narrowed spinal canal
spinal surgery and spinal stenosis
spondylosis
degenerative changes in spinal vertebrae
spinal surgery and spondylosis
cauda equina syndrome
compression of nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord
spinal surgery and cauda equina syndrome
conus medullaris syndrome
diseases affecting the tip of the spinal cord
spinal surgery and conus medullaris syndrome
occipitocervical synostosis
union of first cervical vertebra and base of skull
spinal surgery and occipitocervical synostosis
scoliosis
curve in spine
spinal surgery and scoliosis
spinal cord compression syndrome
pressure on spinal cord by tumor or abscess
spinal surgery and spinal cord compression syndrome
spinal cord trauma
injury to spinal cord
spinal surgery and spinal cord trauma
spinal cord tumors
tumors of spinal cord
spinal surgery and spinal cord tumors
spinal epidural abscess
infection between bones of spine and membrane covering spinal cord
spinal surgery and spinal epidural abscess
syringomyelia
damage to spinal cord by progressively enlarging cavity in its center
spinal surgery and syringomyelia
vertebral diseases
diseases of spine
spinal surgery and vertebral diseases
kyphosis
round back
spinal surgery and kyphosis
nerve entrapment syndrome
symptoms resulting from compression of nerve
spinal surgery and nerve entrapment syndrome
spondylolisthesis
movement of one back bone (vertebra) over the one below it
spinal surgery and spondylolisthesis
Familial dysautonomia
genetic disorder of the autonomic and sensory nervous system
spinal surgery and Familial dysautonomia
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related procedure for 'spinal surgery'/associated diagnoses
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Spinal Cord decompression
spinal surgery and Spinal Cord decompression
CT scan
spinal surgery and CT scan
X-ray spine
spinal surgery and X-ray spine
X-rays
spinal surgery and X-rays
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
spinal surgery and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
Fusion of Lower Spine
spinal surgery and Fusion of Lower Spine
surgical decompression
spinal surgery and surgical decompression
CT Spine
spinal surgery and CT Spine
CT lumbosacral spine
spinal surgery and CT lumbosacral spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbosacral Spine
spinal surgery and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbosacral Spine
Spinal fusion
spinal surgery and Spinal fusion
CT Myelogram
spinal surgery and CT Myelogram
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy
spinal surgery and Physical and Occupational Therapy
Spinal Decompression and fusion
spinal surgery and Spinal Decompression and fusion
cervical decompression
spinal surgery and cervical decompression
Cervical radiography
spinal surgery and Cervical radiography
Laminectomy
spinal surgery and Laminectomy
Cervical Spine fusion
spinal surgery and Cervical Spine fusion
Steroid injections
spinal surgery and Steroid injections
traction
spinal surgery and traction
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related medication for 'spinal surgery'/associated diagnoses
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ibuprofen
spinal surgery and ibuprofen
naproxen
spinal surgery and naproxen
methylprednisolone(medrol)
spinal surgery and methylprednisolone(medrol)
ibuprofen(motrin)
spinal surgery and ibuprofen(motrin)
diazepam
spinal surgery and diazepam
acetaminophen
spinal surgery and acetaminophen
amitriptyline(elavil)
spinal surgery and amitriptyline(elavil)
cyclobenzaprine
spinal surgery and cyclobenzaprine
acetaminophen-codeine(tylenol with codeine)
spinal surgery and acetaminophen-codeine(tylenol with codeine)
aspirin
spinal surgery and aspirin
baclofen(lioresal , lioresal intrathecal)
spinal surgery and baclofen(lioresal , lioresal intrathecal)
cortisone injections
spinal surgery and cortisone injections
gabapentin
spinal surgery and gabapentin
hydrocodone-acetaminophen
spinal surgery and hydrocodone-acetaminophen
naproxen(naprelan '500')
spinal surgery and naproxen(naprelan '500')
prednisone
spinal surgery and prednisone
prednisone(deltasone)
spinal surgery and prednisone(deltasone)
dexamethasone
spinal surgery and dexamethasone
ampicillin
spinal surgery and ampicillin
cefotaxime
spinal surgery and cefotaxime
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Spinal surgery - cervical
Cervical spinal surgery is used to correct the part of the spine in the neck, ... Surgery may also be used if there is evidence that the spinal cord itself is ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Spinal-surgery-cervical.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal surgery - cervical
Cervical spinal surgery is used to correct the part of the spine in the neck, ... Surgery may also be used if there is evidence that the spinal cord itself is ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002971.htm
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis-Surgery
When successful, surgery enlarges the spinal canal and relieves pressure on... Should I have surgery for spinal stenosis? ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/lumbar-spinal-stenosis-surgery
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Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on nerve roots and the spinal cord. ... Spinal stenosis can be a real bear, and surgery, as the study indicates, will ...
http://backandneck.about.com/b/2008/02/24/surgery-for-spinal-stenosis.htm?nl=1
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eMedicine - Spinal Instability and Spinal Fusion Surgery : Article ...
Spinal fusion and instrumentation were developed and applied as independent ... here to view the full topic text: Spinal Instability and Spinal Fusion Surgery ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/Spinal-Instability-and-S...
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Surgery Helps Relieve Spinal Cord Compression - National Cancer Institute
Surgery followed by radiation is more effective than radiation alone in treating spinal cord compression caused by metastatic cancer.
http://www.nci.nih.gov/clinicaltrials/results/spinal-cord-compression0603
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Spinal surgery -- cervical - series
A.D.A.M. Illustrated Health Encyclopedia In Depth Reports Care Guides Surgeries and Procedures ... Spinal surgery -- cervical. Normal anatomy ...
http://adam.about.com/surgery/orthopedics/Spinal-surgery-cervical-series.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal surgery - lumbar
Lumbar spinal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free) ... Additional risks of spinal surgery include the following: ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002973.htm
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Should I have surgery for spinal stenosis?
This information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision - making process or rely on ... surgery to relieve spinal stenosis, ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/should-i-have-surgery-for-spinal-stenosis
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Predictors of multidimensional outcome after spinal surgery
3Centre for Spinal Surgery, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland ... 163 spinal surgery patients (mixed indications) completed questionnaires before ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2200727
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Spinal surgery - lumbar
Lumbar spinal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free) ... Additional risks of spinal surgery include the following: ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Spinal-surgery-lumbar.htm
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Surgical Treatment of Spinal Stenosis - How Surgery is Used to Treat ...
The goal of surgery for spinal stenosis is decompression. ... The most common surgery performed for spinal stenosis cases is the decompressive ...
http://backandneck.about.com/od/conditions/ss/spinalstenosis_6.htm?iam=dpile_100
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:Spinal surgery -- cervical - series ...
Spinal surgery -- cervical - series: Procedure. Spinal surgery -- cervical - seriesIllustrations: ... causing pressure on the nerve or spinal cord is removed. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100133_4.htm
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Laminectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... performed as a minimal spinal surgery procedure, however, allows the bellies ... however most cases of spinal stenosis are not severe and do not require surgery. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminectomy
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Spine Fusion
A spine fusion is a surgery that is performed to link together segments of the spinal column. These segments, or vertebrae, are individual bones that stacked ...
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/spinalsurgery/a/fusion.htm
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Surgery an Option for Spinal Stenosis - Chronic Pain: Health and ...
Chronic pain management and support group dealing with Fibromyalgia, degenerative joint disease and other neurological disorders
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=87332
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Questions and Answers About Spinal Stenosis
The purpose of surgery is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and ... The most common complications of surgery for spinal stenosis are a tear in the ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Spinal_Stenosis/default.asp
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Lumbar spinal surgery - series
... Health Encyclopedia In Depth Reports Care Guides Surgeries and Procedures ... spinal surgery ... to optimize spinal mobility after lumbar spine surgery. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Lumbar-spinal-surgery-series.htm
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Use of Beta-2-Transferrin to Diagnose CSF Leakage Following Spinal Surgery
Use of Beta-2-Transferrin to Diagnose CSF Leakage Following Spinal Surgery. A Case Report ... use in posterior spinal surgery complications, such as deep ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1888406
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Spinal fusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modern Spinal Fusion Surgery. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons ... Encyclopedia of Surgery: Spinal Fusion. Neurosurgery Focus:The degenerative spine. v ? d ? e ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_fusion
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eMedicine - Spinal Tumors : Article by Andrew A Sama, MD
Spinal Tumors - Back pain is one of the most frequent symptoms of patients in ... In: The Textbook of Spinal Surgery. Vol 2: 1997: 1957-1982. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic602.htm
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Spinal surgery -- cervical
Spinal surgery -- cervical < back. Normal anatomy ... The surgery is done while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia) ...
http://adam.about.com/Surgery/100133.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:Spinal surgery -- cervical - series ...
Spinal surgery -- cervical - series: Aftercare. Spinal surgery -- cervical - seriesIllustrations: ... is often indicated after surgery. Update Date: 9/21/2006 ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100133_5.htm
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Vertebroplasty - Surgery for Spinal Fracture
Vertebroplasty - Surgery for Spinal Fracture. Tuesday March 25, 2008 ... While spinal fractures can be extremely painful, these surgeries are generally ...
http://backandneck.about.com/b/2008/03/25/vertebroplasty-sur...
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Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research: National Institute of ...
... nineteenth century, spinal surgery could finally be done with a much lower risk of infection. ... spinal or brain electrical stimulation, and surgery. ...
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/detail_sci.htm
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Lumbar spinal surgery - series
... spinal surgery ... The surgery is done while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free ... therapy to optimize spinal mobility after lumbar spine surgery. ...
http://adam.about.com/surgery/Lumbar-spinal-surgery-series.htm
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Spinal disc herniation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... with chronic severe spinal pain, such as those with failed back surgery syndrome. ... More recent randomized controlled trials refine indications for surgery ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_disc_herniation
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eMedicine - Congenital Spinal Deformity : Article by Robert Mervyn Letts
Congenital deformities of the spine are caused by anomalous vertebral ... After surgery, however, a brace may be required to help control spinal alignment ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic618.htm
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Back Surgery - Types of Spine Surgery
Spine surgery is not usually needed in the treatment of ... Spinal Disc Replacement. Spinal disc replacement is a new surgery that is still quite uncommon. ...
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/backpain/a/backpain_3.htm
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Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery Information on ...
Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion is an operation that is less invasive to ... Am I a candidate for minimally lumbar invasive spinal fusion? ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/minimally_invasive_lumbar_spinal_fusion/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:Lumbar spinal surgery - series ...
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Lumbar spinal surgery - series: Indications ... Lumbar spinal surgery - seriesIllustrations: Normal anatomy. Indications ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100119_2.htm
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Decompressive laminectomy for spinal stenosis
Decompressive laminectomy is the most common type of surgery done to treat spinal stenosis. ... Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting several hours. ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/decompressive-laminectomy-for-spinal-stenosis
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Arthroscopy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spinal Surgery". June20, 2005. ... Arthroscopy - Discectomy - Spinal fusion - Arthrodesis - Replacement joint (Hip ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthroscopy
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Spinal Fusion - What is Spinal Fusion Surgery - Lumbar Fusion Video ...
This is called spinal fusion surgery. Here's more information on ... Is Spinal Fusion ... Transcript: What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery? The Function of the ...
http://video.about.com/backandneck/Spinal-Fusion.htm
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Spinal fusion: Back surgery when conservative approaches fail ...
Spinal fusion is an aggressive, effective approach to relieving back pain. But you have options. ... As with any surgery, spinal fusion carries risks, ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-fusion/BA00011
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal tumor
The cause of primary spinal tumors is unknown. ... Surgery may be needed to relieve compression on the spinal cord. ... Nerve damage may persist even after surgery. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001403.htm
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Current Treatment for Human Spinal Cord Injury
What is the best treatment for someone who has just suffered a spinal cord injury? ... Thus, the rationale for using surgery to decompress the injured cord is to ...
http://science-education.nih.gov/nihHTML/ose/snapshots/multi...
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Fast Facts About Spinal Stenosis
What Are Some Nonsurgical Treatments for Spinal Stenosis? When Should Surgery Be Considered? ... in treating spinal stenosis, surgery or other treatments? ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Spinal_Stenosis/spinal_stenosis_ff.asp
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Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Information Page
Information about tethered spinal cord syndrome, treatment, prognosis, and what research is being done.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tethered_cord/tethered_cord.htm
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Spine Surgery - Information About Common Spine Surgery Procedures
Treatment for some spine conditions may involve surgery. ... A guide to this technique of spinal surgery in which a portion of the herniated ...
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/spinalsurgery/Information_Ab...
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eMedicine - Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors : Article by Thomas L ...
Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors - Intrinsic tumors of the spinal cord ... Conservative surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of spinal cord astrocytoma. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2995.htm
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Failed back syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... severe pain following spinal surgery the surgeon's first responsibility ... Complications of spinal fusion surgery may include instrument failure, bone ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failed_back_surgery
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion is surgery to correct problems in the spine ... Spinal fusion surgery uses bone grafts, with or without screws, plates, cages, or other devices. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002968.htm
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Spinal anaesthesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... but with a successful spinal anesthetic the surgery can be performed with the ... The first planned spinal anesthesia for surgery in man was administered by ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_anaesthesia
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eMedicine - Spinal Muscle Atrophy : Article by Jose A Herrera-Soto, MD
Spinal Muscle Atrophy - Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive ... In ambulatory patients, spinal surgery that excludes the pelvis is preferred. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic304.htm
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Spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting several hours. ... You will need to be watched in the hospital for a few days after spinal fusion surgery. ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/spinal-fusion-arthrodesis
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Lumbar spinal surgery
Lumbar spinal surgery < back. Normal anatomy ... require physical therapy to optimize spinal mobility after lumbar spine surgery. ...
http://adam.about.com/Surgery/100119.htm
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Surgery - Yahoo! Health
When successful, surgery enlarges the spinal canal... Should I have surgery for spinal stenosis? ... type of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis is ...
http://health.yahoo.com/back-treatment/lumbar-spinal-stenosi...
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eMedicine - Spinal Dislocations : Article by Jacob Goodrich, MD
Spinal Dislocations - The unique anatomy of the thoracolumbar junction ... You are in: eMedicine Specialties > Orthopedic Surgery > Spine. Spinal Dislocations ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic441.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:Lumbar spinal surgery - series: Procedure
... navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Lumbar spinal surgery - series: Procedure. Lumbar spinal surgery - seriesIllustrations: Normal anatomy. Indications. Incision ...
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