Rib Vertebral Angle Difference In Scoliosis
Rib vertebral angle measurement and its significance were brought in by Dr Mehta. Measurement of…
Category Spine disorders
Spine disorders encompass a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from degenerative diseases to traumatic injuries and infections. This section covers detailed discussions on spinal anatomy, pathology, imaging interpretation, and surgical as well as non-surgical treatment options for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions.
Scoliosis- Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Scoliosis is defined as a lateral abnormal curvature of the spine. That means there is…
Chance Fracture or Seatbelt fracture of Spine (Flexion-Distraction Injury)
A Chance fracture is an unstable horizontal spine fracture that extends from posterior to anterior…
Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome or Anterior Cord Syndrome
Anterior spinal artery syndrome is caused by ischemia of the anterior 2/3 of the spinal…
Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures
Burst fractures are defined as vertebral fractures with the failure of the anterior and middle…
Vertebroplasty- Indications and Uses
Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure where the fractured vertebra is approached percutaneously (after making…
Compression Fractures of Spine
Compression fractures of the spine are fractures where there is a reduction of vertebral body…
Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries Presentation and Treatment
Thoracolumbar spine injuries refer to injuries of the thoracic and lumbar spine. Injuries to both…
Complications of Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical spine surgery is used for the treatment of traumatic or degenerative or other pathologies…
Basilar Invagination- Causes, Imaging and Treatment
Basilar invagination is a craniocervical junction abnormality where the tip of the odontoid process projects…
Upper Cervical Spine Injury – C1 and C2 Fractures
The upper cervical spine, comprising the occiput, atlas (C1), and axis (C2), forms a unique…
Nucleoplasty for Discogenic Back Pain
Nucleoplasty is a percutaneous procedure where a probe is percutaneously inserted into the intervertebral disc…