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Can one lay in a tanning bed with a rod in your spine from a spinal fussion 5 years ago?
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How did Alysheba die?
He had a degenerative disease of the spine and fell in his stall and damaged his right hind femur. He was 25 years old. The spinal disease he had was chronic.
What advancements have been made in using spinal cord surgery to treat paralysis in the last 5 years?
In the past 5 years there has been many different advancements in the use of spinal cord surgery. This treatment is designed to help reform broken pieces of the spine.
You had a full spinal fusion 10 years ago can the harrington rods be removed?
Yes. Either the original surgeon can do the procedure, or you can see another spine specialist. Neurosurgeons who do spinal fusion surgery are recommended to do the operation because of their expertise. Orthpaedic spinal sugeons are not recommended for fusion re-do's.
Following a car crash you have now been advised that in your lumber spine you have a mild s shaped scoliosos but preserved vertebral alignment what does this mean?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, which often is noticed in childhood to teen years. It creates an abnormal curve in the vertebral spine. In severe scoliosis, the spinal vertebra can twist or curve so drastically that it misaligns the vertebra and places pressure on the spinal cord. However, yours is mild with no misalignment of the spine, therefore, chances are that you have no spinal cord entrapment. However, you should talk to your doctor about whether you need a brace, physical therapy, or specific exercises to prevent the condition from getting worse.
What will happen to a person if her spinal cord is being damaged?
Depends on the severity, but even minor damage to the spine is a major issue. At worst, paralysis or the spinal cord, over a certain number of years (5-10), may infuse together. Whatever the case: SEE A DOCTOR!!!
How old is Dorothea Tanning?
Dorothea Tanning is 101 years old (birthdate: August 25, 1910).
Where can I find information on spinal surgeons online?
Choosing the right spine surgeon is vitally important. You can to the website http://www.spineuniverse.com/treatments/surgery/how-select-spine-surgeon to learn more about how to select the proper surgeon.
What is a spine doctor's salary?
For the first two years it's about $400,000-$550,000 and the third year is about $600,000 and after ten years it could go over $1,000,000! But you must take 4 years premed and 2-4 years specialized training/studying (usually 4 years) and at least 1-2 years of apprenticeship/intern with a spinal surgeon.
How long is the average child's esophagus?
Spinal Length and GrowthAt birth, the spinal column comprises 40% of the total length of the infant - identical to the adult. However, the average length of the spinal column in the newborn is just 24 cm or 9.6 inches. The spinal column grows 50% in length during the baby's first year of life. Over the following 4 years the spine will continue to grow another 15 cm reaching a length of 51 cm or 20.4 inches. From ages 5-10, the spine grows an additional 10 cm. Once puberty is reached and until the age of 18 the spine will typically grow another 20 cm in males and 15 cm in females.Copy & paste the link below to learn more about the human spine. :)http://www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_wellnesscenter/childrenandinfants/growingspine.htmlPowered by ProfessionalPlanets.com™Copyright 1999 © ProfessionalPlanets.com™All rights reserved. Terms of Use
What are some types of minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spinal surgery is a modern medical procedure for correcting spinal disorder with the least intrusive surgical means available. During minimally invasive spinal surgery,Surgeon will make a small incision near the point of interest leaving the patient with less bleeding, pain and a shorter recovery period than other surgical options.
Who would be a good candidate for spinal fusion?
I had a brother In Law who had his Spine broken in a motorcycle accident, this was repaired with metal plates and screws, but 20 years on, everything started to fall apart, so bone was taken from his pelvis and grafted to his spinal bones to fuse them all together in that area, He was in a full body cast for 10 months but the operation was a success. Phil.
are home tanning beds affordable?
Home tanning beds start at about $1200 and go up from there. While that may seem expensive, monthly fees at a tanning place can be as much as $50-80, so a home tanning system could pay for itself in less than 2 years.
