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A disc in my low back is causing pain. I'm scheduled to have a surgical procedure called interdiscal electrothermal therapy. Will this surgery make my back weaker?8 years 36 weeks ago930
A magnetic resonance imaging study shows that I have a gas-filled cyst in my spine. My doctor now wants to do a computed tomography scan with myelography, and a discography. Are these really necessary?1 year 24 weeks ago490
A magnetic resonance imaging study shows that I have a gas-filled cyst in my spine. What causes them?1 year 24 weeks ago494
About six years ago, I had a steroid injection in my back that worked like a charm. Now that I'm having the same kind of neck pain (goes down my arm), I'm wondering if this could be done to my neck?2 years 24 weeks ago1020
After months of leg weakness but no pain, my orthopedic surgeon referred me to a special clinic for further testing. They found a tumor in my spine. But when they did the biopsy, the report came back as negative (normal). They didn't find anything. I'm still a bit worried. What if there really is something there and they missed it?1 year 11 weeks ago753
Airbags only work for front-end automobile collisions. What protects us from a rear or side impact?5 years 39 weeks ago953
All the research that goes into medicine, such as treating chronic pain, seems to result in costly treatments. Do the researchers ever take into consideration how much a treatment will cost before getting people's hopes up?51 weeks 2 days ago355
Am I more likely to hurt my back while lifting if the weight shifts or if it’s a sudden, unexpected load?4 years 11 weeks ago1227
Are there any modifiable risk factors for the development of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration?1 year 5 weeks ago399
Are there any side effects to having an epidural steroid injection in my back?1 year 33 weeks ago1238
Are women more likely than men to injure their backs in college sports events?7 years 34 weeks ago827
As a personal trainer, I see a lot of clients with low back pain. Is there something more than aerobic and strength training that I can do to help them?7 years 34 weeks ago869
As I get older I'm having more aches and pains. For the last two months I've had back and leg pain that doesn't go away. How do I know when I should see a doctor?3 years 15 weeks ago945
As part of a new program, I had an electrical device implanted in my spine. It is supposed to help bone growth after a spinal fusion. The implant won’t be removed unless there’s a problem. Does this seem right?4 years 11 weeks ago852
Both my mother and my father are in their 80s and have had spinal stenosis. My father had spine fusion surgery for this problem. My mother didn't, and they both seem to have about the same amount of pain and trouble getting around. Is there any research to show that this operation really works?3 years 34 weeks ago878
Can anything go wrong with having cement injected into your back for disc problems?1 year 2 weeks ago500
Can I talk to my doctor about information I get about my medical condition off the internet? Are doctors up to speed with information on the web?4 years 25 weeks ago884
Can the strength of back muscles actually be measured?4 years 11 weeks ago867
Can you tell me what a wedge fracture is? My 88-year-old mother has six wedge fractures of the spine. It's very painful, and she's getting all hunched over because of it. Can anything be done?1 year 31 weeks ago2953
Can you tell me what is a flexion-distraction injury of the spine? We just got word that my brother is in the operating room right now with this problem as a result of a car accident.1 year 23 weeks ago1175
Can you tell me what is Castleman disease and what causes it?2 years 26 weeks ago1028
Can you tell me what naprapathic treatment is? I have a cousin in Sweden who swears by it for his neck pain. Can I get it here in the U.S.?2 years 18 weeks ago1648
Can you tell me what's a dynamic X-ray of the spine? My doctor wants me to have one but I've never heard of that kind.2 years 2 weeks ago1229
Dad has been in a steady decline these last few years. His back really seems to be getting worse and worse. Would a brace of some kind help keep him straight? He's started to get more and more twisted.2 years 6 weeks ago620
Do doctors use lasers for spine surgery?8 years 37 weeks ago1096
Do holistic treatments for low back pain improve patients' health?7 years 34 weeks ago890
Do people seeking chiropractic care for back pain have different problems than people who see medical doctors?7 years 33 weeks ago955
Do people with low back pain have a harder time getting back to their normal activities than people with neck pain?7 years 34 weeks ago860
Do special devices to help lift and move patients result in fewer injuries for nurses?7 years 45 weeks ago1075
Do weight lifters ever hurt their backs? How do they lift all that weight without injury?5 years 43 weeks ago1049
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