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What is Bone Spur Surgery? Bone spur surgery may sound alarming if you are not familiar with the process. In fact, many people believe bone
What is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc, or a slipped disc, is a common form of spinal degeneration that can lead to neck or
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is the natural aging of the spine. To understand this phenomenon, it is important to have knowledge
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a relatively common spine condition that affects the cushioning discs between vertebrae. Through daily activity,
What is Facet Disease? Facet disease is usually caused by the natural aging process, which is something no one can avoid. These joints connect the
What is Facet Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome is another term for osteoarthritis of the spinal facet joints. This condition involves joint inflammation caused by the
What is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc is a condition where a spinal disc bulges out of its normal perimeter in the spinal column.
How Does a Collapsed Disc Occur? A collapsed disc shrinks or deteriorates due to constant compression of the surrounding vertebrae. This is often the result
About the Condition Foraminal narrowing, also called foraminal stenosis, describes the gradual narrowing of the foramina — the space between the vertebrae that allows the
What is Degenerative Joint Disease? Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, is a condition where inflammation develops in the joints of the spine. In addition