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Spinal Orthopedic Problems

Spinal orthopedic problems are extremely common among the adult population of the United States. Nearly 80 percent of adults can expect to experience neck or back pain symptoms at some point in their lives. Even though most back or neck pain can be attributed to muscle strains, trauma, or ligament sprains, certain spinal conditions require attention from a doctor and, in some cases,?surgery might become an option.

Sources of Back and Neck Pain

The most common areas for spinal orthopedic problems to arise are in the cervical (neck) region and the lumbar (lower back) region. The thoracic (upper or middle back) region might also develop problems, but the rigid nature of the ribs attached to the thoracic vertebrae limits the movement that can exacerbate potential disc degeneration. On the other hand, the relative flexibility of the cervical and lumbar spines makes them much more vulnerable to the development of spinal conditions such as:

• Herniated disc – the ruptured wall of an intervertebral disc allows nucleus fluid to extrude into the spinal canal, causing potential nerve compression
• Bulging disc – intense pressure within the intervertebral disc forces the disc wall to expand into the spinal canal, causing a potential pinched nerve
• Degenerative disc disease – the intervertebral discs begin to lose their elasticity during the natural aging process, and these cartilaginous pads in the spinal anatomy become especially prone to damage
• Spinal stenosis – occurs when the spinal canal or the pathways for nerve roots become constricted
• Osteoarthritis – natural wear and tear as we age causes the cartilaginous layers that lubricate joints within the spine to deteriorate

Treatment Options

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Laser Spine Institute (LSI) is the leader in employing advanced endoscopic technology to help alleviate the symptoms associated with these and other spinal orthopedic problems. Contact LSI for a free review of your MRI or CT scan and to learn how a minimally invasive procedure can help you rediscover a life without pain.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.