Motion Preservation Surgery
Traditionally, spinal fusion surgery was considered the best surgical option for patients suffering from various spinal disorders. However, this surgery has some drawbacks. As the vertebrae are fuse they can no longer move the way they used to, adding more stress on the spine which may contribute to the degeneration of spinal discs. Motion preservation […]
Congenital Spine Deformity
The primary cause of congenital spine deformityis the abnormal growth of the vertebrae of a fetus. Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that occur before birth and continue into childhood. The deformities originate from the improper development of the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine) of the fetus and consequently, the child […]
Kyphosis
Kyphosis can best be described as an exaggerated forward rounding of the back as a result of excessive curvature of the upper spine. The condition is referred to as roundback or hunchback by many. Though there are several types of age-related kyphosis, the condition can occur at any age. In children, kyphosis normally results from […]
