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Is red blood cell production a function of the spinal curve?
no.
Is lumbar spinal stenosis a form of spinal cancer?
Lumbar spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the back bone. This is a form of arthritis due to getting older. The bone in your back will curve which causes pain.
Can your curve get worse even after your spine is fused?
Yes, we continue to curve even after surgery. Exercise plays an important role for everyone, especially those who have had spinal surgery.
Can you get a tattoo with scoliosis?
Yes but I supposed if you got a tattoo while your curve was severe, then say you had spinal fusion surgery and the curve was reduced, the tattoo may shift or change shape.
What the similarities and differences between the primary curves and secondary curves of the spinal column?
The primary curve was formed before birth but the secondary curve was formed after birth. Thats basically the difference between the two. hope that helps
What is thoracolumbar spine?
Levoscoliosis is the term that describes a spinal curve to the left. Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a curvature that includes vertebrae in the both portions of the spine.
Can your spine start to curve again after spinal fusion?
Not unless the spine doesn't completely fuse. When the fusion doesn't take, it's possible for the spine to curve again. This condition - failure to fuse - is called pseudarthrosis, and is pretty rare.
What will happen to your spinal cord if you get scoliosis?
If you are diagnosed with Scoliosis you should be referred to a spinal surgeon who will recommend treatments which could include bracing or surgery It really depends on the extent of the curve 10-25º observation 25-40º bracing 40-50º and over surgery
Does scoliosis and neurological mean the same thing?
no, neurological is abut the science of nerves the nervous system wheras scoliosis means a curve in the spine. They are linked because of the spinal cord which is a part of the nervous system
What is the overall shape of the vertebral column?
There are essentially 3 curves in the human spine: 1. Cervical lordotic curve 2. Thoracic kyphotic curve 3. Lumbar lordotic curve In summary the human spine has 2 lordotic curves and 1 kyphotic curve. If you are looking at a person sideways with their face facing towards your left, the lordotic curve is concave and the kyphotic curve is convex.
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 is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
