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Enfermedad degenerativa del disco La enfermedad degenerativa del disco (EDD) es una afección que se produce a partir de cambios o desgarros en los discos vertebrales comprimibles. Estos discos actúan como

Disco colapsado Un disco espinal colapsado es un disco espinal que ha perdido su altura normal debido al deterioro de su pared exterior fibrosa.

Espolones óseos Los espolones óseos, u osteofitos, son proyecciones pequeñas y suaves que se desarrollan en la superficie de un hueso normal. Los espolones óseos pueden desarrollarse por un

Estenosis del canal La estenosis del canal puede ser una fuente de dolor debilitante que puede limitar el tiempo que se pasa con la familia o los amigos, el trabajo o las actividades recreativas. Afortunadamente,

Artritis de la columna vertebral La artritis no es una sola enfermedad. Más bien, es un término general que describe todas las condiciones que causan dolor, sensibilidad, rigidez y

Columna vertebral degenerativa Las condiciones degenerativas de la columna vertebral son el resultado de la pérdida de la estructura y función normales de la columna, generalmente debido a la edad. La espina

Desgarro anular Si bien un desgarro anular suena como una lesión dolorosa y grave, es completamente tratable con el cuidado adecuado. Siga leyendo para obtener más información sobre

Disc Extrusion Disc extrusion also referred to as a ruptured or herniated disc, is a degenerative spine condition that can lead to nerve compression and

Disc Protrusion Disc protrusion is a common form of spinal disc deterioration that can cause neck and back pain. Changes occurring with the regular aging

Facet Disease Facet joints are the structures that connect the spinal vertebrae to each other. The facet joint is like many other joints in the

Síndrome facetario El síndrome facetario es un tipo específico de osteoartritis que se desarrolla en las articulaciones facetarias ubicadas en la columna vertebral. Estas articulaciones unen las vértebras

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Before you undergo elective spine surgery you should be aware of the potential risks and benefits of your surgical procedure. While

Foraminal Narrowing Foraminal narrowing, or foraminal stenosis, is a condition of the spine that can cause pain and other symptoms resulting from spinal nerve root

Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis, or narrowing, occurs when the open passageways between the spinal vertebrae (foramina) are encroached upon by displaced bone or soft tissue,

Herniated Disc Chances are you’ve heard of a herniated disc. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you are likely also familiar with

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus If you have been diagnosed with HNP, you are probably wondering what that means and whether or not there are any treatments

Pinched Nerve A pinched nerve is a term that describes the compression of a nerve root in the spinal canal due to an abnormality of

Prolapsed Disc Hearing of a herniated disc or a bulging disc is common, but a prolapsed disc is not diagnosed nor discussed nearly as often.

Ruptured Disc A ruptured disc, also known as a herniated disc,  is a common condition that occurs when one of the spinal discs develops a

Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatic nerve pain, also known as sciatica, is a condition that affects the lumbar (lower) region of the spine. This condition compresses

Scoliosis Of all the degenerative conditions that can take place in the spine, scoliosis is one of the more dramatic conditions that can result. Scoliosis,

SI Joint Pain Located between the base of the spine and the pelvis, the sacroiliac (SI) joint is essential for connecting the two. A large

Slipped Disc Many individuals experiencing back or neck pain will refer to this pain as a “slipped disc.” Although this is a common term that

Spinal Narrowing Spinal narrowing, also known as spinal stenosis, is a very broad term that describes constriction of the already tight nerve pathways in the