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Expert Support for Minimally Invasive Spondylolisthesis Treatment In NYC/NJ
Expert Support for Minimally Invasive Spondylolisthesis Treatment In NYC/NJ Spondylolisthesis affects about 4% of the population and results from a genetic failure in the formation of bone, causing one vertebrae to slip over a neighboring one. While the condition is not always painful, it can result in changes to the length of the torso and…
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Spondylolisthesis – Isthmic Spondylolisthesis is a condition of spinal instability, in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below. Isthmic spondylolisthesis, the most common form of this condition, is caused by a bony defect (or fracture) in an area of the pars interarticularis, an area located in the roof (laminae) of the vertebral structure. …
Read MoreDegenerative Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis – Degenerative Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below. Degenerative spondylolisthesis, usually occurs in the lumbar spine, especially at L4-L5. It is the result of degenerative changes in the vertebral structure that cause the joints between the vertebrae to slip forward. This type of spondylolisthesis is…
Read MoreIsthmic Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis – Isthmic Spondylolisthesis is a condition of spinal instability, in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below. Isthmic spondylolisthesis, the most common form of this condition, is caused by a bony defect (or fracture) in an area of the pars interarticularis, an area located in the roof (laminae) of the vertebral structure.…
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Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine in which a vertebra has slipped forward on the vertebra below. There are six types of spondylolisthesis based on the cause of the slip. These include dysplastic or congenital type caused by an abnormality of the joints of the spine. Isthmic type is a result of a…
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Marfan Syndrome Marfan’s syndrome occurs as a result of a genetic mutation in the chromosome responsible for collagen cross-linking. Patients with Marfan’s Syndrome have a very typical appearance. They are tall and lanky with very long arm spans and long fingers. Abraham Lincoln was thought to have Marfan’s syndrome. Patients typically have associated problems in…
Read MorePLIF, ALIF and TLIF Procedures
PLIF, ALIF and TLIF Procedures Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are joined or fused together. Fusion surgeries typically require the use of bone graft to facilitate fusion. This involves taking small amounts of bone from the patient’s pelvic bone (autograft), or from a donor (allograft), and then packing…
Read MoreAdult Spinal Curvatures
Adult Spinal Curvatures Adult spinal curvatures is comprised of a very diverse group of patients from ages 21 and older. Adult spinal curvatures includes conditions such as scoliosis, kyphosis or roundback, spondylolisthesis, and flatback. Patients usually experience pain which can be severe and may impact an individual’s ability to carry on with their daily activities…
Read MoreLumbar Stenosis
Lumbar Stenosis Lumbar stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower part of the spine. This narrowing places pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves. While some patients are born with this narrowing, most cases of lumbar stenosis occur in patients over the age of 50 and are the result of aging…
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