Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 11
Spinal Deformity
Spinal deformities are abnormal alignments or curves in the bony vertebral column that forms the spine. Learn about causes and treatment.
Score: 10
Degenerative and Rheumatologic Spinal Disorders
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
Score: 9
Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors are benign or cancerous tissue growths in or surrounding the spine.
Score: 8
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal procedures allow surgeons to navigate the spine and isolate a patient’s spinal problems, with better results and faster recovery.
Score: 7
Spinal Stenosis
A condition that occurs when age-related spinal changes lead to compression of the nerves in the back.
Score: 6
Herniated Disk
A herniated disk is a rupture to one of the rubbery discs located between vertebrae on the spine. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 5
Halo-Gravity Traction
A method of gradually reducing the degree of curvature of the spines of people with severe spinal deformities.
Score: 4
Spondylosis
Wear and tear on the joints and disks of the spine that cause pain and stiffness in the neck and back
Score: 3
Artificial Disk Replacement Surgery
Artificial disk replacement surgery replaces damaged spinal discs with manufactured discs. Learn more about this procedure.
Score: 2
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated, resulting in pain, numbness and/or weakness in the shoulders and arms.