Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the lamina, which is the bony arch that forms the back of the spinal canal, in … Read More
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Epidural Steroid Injections
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a procedure that involves injecting a steroid medication into the epidural space of the spine. This space is the area between the … Read More
Piriformis Syndrome: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Summary Piriformis syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle, a small muscle located in the buttocks, becomes tight or spasms and causes entrapment of the sciatic … Read More
Sciatica: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sciatica is a set of symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body, and … Read More
Spinal Stenosis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Summary Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of canals within the spinal column. This narrowing may be due to a variety of causes such as degenerative changes, herniated … Read More
Central Canal Stenosis: Definition
The central canal, also referred to as the spinal foramen, is the tunnel through which the spinal cord runs. Stenosis, also known as narrowing, can compresses the spinal … Read More
Neural Foraminal Stenosis: Definition
The neural foramina are the small openings between the vertebrae of the spine where the nerve roots from the spinal cord exit. A nerve root is the nerve … Read More