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Spine Conditions We Treat

Medically accurate, detailed information to help you understand your diagnosis, symptoms, and potential treatment pathways.

Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Clinical Guide

Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures

Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures (OVCFs) occur when weakened bones collapse due to osteoporosis, often after minimal trauma or even routine activities, causing severe back pain and spinal deformity.

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Pott’s Spine
Clinical Guide

Pott’s Spine

Pott’s Spine, also known as spinal tuberculosis, is a serious infectious condition affecting the vertebrae and discs, leading to persistent back pain, spinal instability, and potential neurological deficits.

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Kyphosis (Hunchback Spine)
Clinical Guide

Kyphosis (Hunchback Spine)

Kyphosis is an excessive forward rounding of the upper spine, giving a rounded or 'hunched' appearance, and leading to stiffness, back pain, and muscle fatigue.

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Sciatica (Leg Pain from Nerve Compression)
Clinical Guide

Sciatica (Leg Pain from Nerve Compression)

Sciatica is a clinical symptom caused by irritation or compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, producing sharp, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness that travels down the leg.

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Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Arthritis)
Clinical Guide

Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Arthritis)

Cervical Spondylosis, or neck arthritis, is an age-related wear and tear condition affecting the discs and joints of the neck, causing pain, stiffness, and nerve compression.

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Narrowing of the Spinal Canal)
Clinical Guide

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Narrowing of the Spinal Canal)

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a gradual narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, compressing the nerves and causing pain, heaviness, or cramping in the legs when walking or standing.

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Scoliosis – Advanced Evaluation & Treatment
Clinical Guide

Scoliosis – Advanced Evaluation & Treatment

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature and rotation of the spine, commonly affecting children, adolescents, and adults.

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