Spinal Arthritis Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL). Less frequent than DISH. Greater clinical importance d/t spinal canal stenosis and cervical myelopathy Asian patients are at higher risk… Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United States. RA is an autoimmune disorder that causes the inflammation… Read More
Degenerative Arthritis Spinal Arthritis: Spondylosis aka Degenerative disease of the spine represents an evolution of changes affecting most mobile spinal segments beginning with: Intervertebral disc (IVD) dehydration (desiccation) and degeneration… Read More
A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to flexion of the spine together with vertical compression. The fracture throughout the… Read More
Chiropractic care is a respected, effective treatment for a variety of conditions as well as for promoting overall wellness. Every day patients seek it out to manage their pain, find… Read More
A vertebral fracture is a common health issue which can often cause bone fragments to damage the spinal chord and nerve roots. Broken bones can occur due to trauma or… Read More
Fitness is loved by April Hermosillo. She enjoys exercising and eating foods that are healthful. As an athlete since age 14, her neck and lower back pain induced her to… Read More
Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the rapid evolution of imaging technology has tremendously changed the assessment and treatment… Read More
Hyperextension Injury Hangman's Fx aka traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2 with a fracture of pars interarticularis or pedicles (unstable) MVA is the most common cause Mechanism: acute hyperextension of upper C/S… Read More
Imaging Diagnosis Management: Cervical spinal trauma & radiographic variants simulating disease Cervical spine Arthritis Neoplasms Infection Post-Surgical cervical spine Cranio-cervical and upper cervical stability is dependent on transverse,… Read More