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MRI images of the lumbar spine
In young healthy individuals, there is a straight alignment from one lumbar vertebra to another, the edges of each vertebra are uniform and regular in appearance, the disc spaces are well maintained (not flattened), the disc walls are straight (not bulging), and the color of the discs on MRI imaging is white, signifying a healthy […]
Lumbar Spinal Surgeries
The simplest lower back surgery is simply to remove the bulging part of the disc, “discectomy” or fragments of bone, “laminectomy” which are in themselves painful, and to remove any impingement or crowding that these structures might be imposing on traversing nerves.
Anterior Cervical Fusion
Anterior cervical fusion involves an incision to the anterior neck, and through this portal,surgeons are able to enter the spine and disc spaces. Disc fragments can be removed, and an anterior metallic plate with screw fixation is applied, to widen and stabilize the gap between bones which had been affected by the disc collapse.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation...
…otherwise known as Physiatry, Physical Medicine is a branch of medicine which aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. My practice focuses on Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal injuries to the…
muscles
bones
tissues
nervous system
Cuyahoga Valley Spine & Arthritis Center
Whether work, accident, or sports related, I promise to begin your healing and see you on your way to a stronger body while treating you with kindness and respect.
Call us at 440.846.6260 to begin your healing today.
Our office is located in Strongsville on Route 42 near route 82. For directions, please click here.