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Epyndemoma L1/L2 Adjacent to the Conus Medullaris
Microsurgical resection of an ependymoma at the L1/L2 level adjacent to the conus medullaris. Case description:The patient presented with progressive low back pain and radiating pain in the lower limbs....
Sciatica And Lumbar Disc Herniation - Causes...
What is sciatica? It is compression of the roots of the sciatic nerve, as in disc herniation, or compression of the sciatic nerve itself, as in piriformis syndrome. This will cause pain in the lower back...
Imaging in Low Back Pain Explained
If the patient is young, you don’t have to get X-rays in the first six to eight weeks, unless the patient has a history of significant trauma and you are suspecting a fracture, or the patient has...
Low Back Pain Explained: Causes, Treatment, and...
Instructions and education for patients with low back pain. About 85% of people will experience low back pain during their lifetime. It is very common, occurring equally in males and females. It affects...
The Sacroiliac Joint Pain Mystery: Why Does My...
The sacroiliac joint is often overlooked, yet it is a significant cause of lower back pain—accounting for approximately 22% of cases.
Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Low Back Pain
Non-surgical management of low back pain is a cornerstone in treating this widespread condition. Low back pain affects individuals across all demographics—regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or...
Sciatica or Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms,...
Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramina. This condition is primarily caused by hypertrophy of the facet joints, thickening of the ligamentum flavum,...
Why Is My Low Back Pain Not Getting Better?
Low back pain can be complicated. In approximately 85% of patients, no specific cause for low back pain is identified. Typically, the pain resolves spontaneously, and in 95% of patients, it improves within...
Why Does My Sacroiliac Joint Hurt?
The sacroiliac joint is frequently overlooked as an important cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 22% of cases. It is involved in nearly 40% of low back pain patients who have undergone...
Cauda Equina Syndrome: Urgent Diagnosis and Treatment
Cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and urgent treatment to prevent severe long-term complications. This condition occurs at the level of the nerve roots, leading...
Lumbar Disc Herniation Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
This video provides causes, symptoms, and treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
Low Back Pain: Simple or Complicated?
Low back pain can be classified as either simple or complicated. While it may seem that any form of pain is complex, low back pain can often be straightforward to diagnose and manage. Understanding the...
Body Positions Affecting the Disc Pressure
Affecting the disc pressure, body position can affect the spine.
Is it the Hip or the Spine Causing Pain?
Is it the hip or the spine causing pain? It may be difficult for the treating physician to determine if patient's symptoms comes from the hip or comes from the spine, or is coming from both.
Understanding Complicated Low Back Pain: Causes,...
Low back pain is a common condition, yet in 85% of cases, no definitive cause is identified. For most patients, the pain resolves within three months. However, in some patients, the pain is multifactorial...
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