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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 38 weeks ago953
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 26 weeks ago513
A magnetic resonance imaging study shows that I have a gas-filled cyst in my spine. What causes them?1 year 26 weeks ago516
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 25 weeks ago1036
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 13 weeks ago768
Airbags only work for front-end automobile collisions. What protects us from a rear or side impact?5 years 41 weeks ago971
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?1 year 1 week ago365
Am I more likely to hurt my back while lifting if the weight shifts or if it’s a sudden, unexpected load?4 years 13 weeks ago1241
Are there any modifiable risk factors for the development of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration?1 year 7 weeks ago417
Are there any side effects to having an epidural steroid injection in my back?1 year 35 weeks ago1262
Are women more likely than men to injure their backs in college sports events?7 years 36 weeks ago845
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 36 weeks ago886
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 17 weeks ago958
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 13 weeks ago870
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 36 weeks ago895
Can anything go wrong with having cement injected into your back for disc problems?1 year 4 weeks ago514
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 27 weeks ago900
Can the strength of back muscles actually be measured?4 years 13 weeks ago875
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 32 weeks ago3048
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 25 weeks ago1252
Can you tell me what is Castleman disease and what causes it?2 years 27 weeks ago1054
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 19 weeks ago1688
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 3 weeks ago1256
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 7 weeks ago627
Do doctors use lasers for spine surgery?8 years 39 weeks ago1120
Do holistic treatments for low back pain improve patients' health?7 years 36 weeks ago903
Do people seeking chiropractic care for back pain have different problems than people who see medical doctors?7 years 35 weeks ago967
Do people with low back pain have a harder time getting back to their normal activities than people with neck pain?7 years 36 weeks ago878
Do special devices to help lift and move patients result in fewer injuries for nurses?7 years 47 weeks ago1096
Do weight lifters ever hurt their backs? How do they lift all that weight without injury?5 years 45 weeks ago1068
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