What is a Facet Joint Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back and neck pain. It is caused by wear and tear on a joint or joints between your vertebrae (small bones that make up your spine). Facet joints link the vertebrae (small backbones) together in your spine. These joints stabilize the…
What is a Herniated Disc? A Herniated disc, also called a slipped disc, is a common spinal condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. ANATOMY OF IV DISC AND VERTEBRAE FUNCTION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC:- The discs throughout the spine have three primary functions: STAGES OF DISC HERNIATION:- There are four types of herniated discs…
INTRODUCTION: “Osteoporosis is a disease of bones in which a decrease in bone density (mass and quality).”Osteoporosis” literally means “porous bones. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone. People with osteoporosis have…
Cauda equina syndrome(CES) is an uncommon compression of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord within the spinal canal. Cauda equina syndrome can be caused by any condition that results in direct irritation or pinching of the nerves which are located at the lower end of the spinal cord in lumbosacral spine. These…
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. This buildup of cells causes scaling on the skin’s surface. Inflammation and redness around the scales is fairly common. Typical psoriatic scales are whitish-silver and develop in thick, red patches. Sometimes, these patches will crack and bleed. Psoriasis…
Introduction: ~A pressure ulcer, sometimes called a “bed sore,” is a skin injury that occurs in about 40,000 people every year. ~Usually, pressure sores happen when people are very ill for a long period of time and are not able to change their position in a bed or a chair. ~People who have conditions such…
