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New device could ease chronic back, leg pain
October 03, 2008
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Back Pain: Can it be treated with Physical Therapy?
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...has a spondylolisthesis. Instead of surgery, his doctor said that he should try rehabilitating... Read more »
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Scoliosis: Surgery
...team approach to reduce their risks for serious complications.Preoperative CareBefore the operation, a doctor conducts a complete physical examination to determine leg lengths, muscle strength,... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
...relieve symptoms, although they can have severe effects on the gastrointestinal tract over time. Some doctors have recommended long-term opioids for patients with severe chronic pain, but studies... Read more »Scoliosis: Highlights
...only for adults.Dual Growing RodsA procedure called the growing rod technique is an alternative to spinal fusion surgery for very young children in whom bracing has not worked. During a series of... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery
...half to two-thirds of postoperative patients. Minimally invasive variations are under investigation.Spinal FusionIn cases where abnormal vertebrae position or movement is responsible for severe... Read more »Scoliosis: Treatment for Adult Scoliosis
...ScoliosisAdults who were surgically treated for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure. In most adults with previous scoliosis, moderate exercise is... Read more »Images
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