The lower spinal column, also known as the lumbar region, consists of small, stacked bones called vertebrae that surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves. Low back pain is…
Arthroplasty, often referred to as joint replacement surgery, is an orthopedic procedure that replaces a deteriorated joint with a prosthesis made from synthetic materials like metal or plastic. It is…
Inside your joints are about 140 small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae. When all is going well, these sacs reduce friction in the joints, providing a cushion between bone and soft…
The idea of spinal fusion surgery tends to make people nervous. Some patients worry it will cause even more back pain than they had before. But the fact is that…
Parents are often surprised by a diagnosis of scoliosis, and sometimes feel badly that it took a doctor or nurse to notice their child had an abnormally curved spine. But…
Deep in the base of your spine is the sacroiliac joint. Supported by soft tissues and surrounded by strong ligaments, this humble joint quietly does its job, working as a…