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Lumbar Spine

Lumbar Spine Anatomy

Lumbar Spine Anatomy

The cervical spine is highly mobile compared to the thoracic or lumbar spine. In contrast to other parts of the spine, the cervical spine has transverse foramina in each vertebra through which the vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain.

Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Lumbar Microdiscectomy Images

Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure employed to relieve the pressure over the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, caused by a ruptured (herniated) intervertebral disc.

Lumbar Laminectomy

Lumbar Laminectomy Images

Lumbar laminectomy is a spinal surgery to relieve excess pressure on the spinal cord or nerves within the spinal canal in the lumbar or lower back region.

Lumbar Fusion

Lumbar Fusion Images

Spinal fusion, also called arthrodesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae (bones) within the spine.

Lumbar Foraminotomy

Lumbar Foraminotomy Images

A lumbar foraminotomy is a surgical procedure that decompresses the spinal nerves by removing bone and other tissues that obstruct the neural foramen.

Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement Images

Lumbar artificial disc replacement is a surgical procedure employed to remove and replace a damaged or worn out disc in the lumbar or lower part of your spine

Lower Back (Lumbar) Surgery

Lower Back (Lumbar) Surgery Images

Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems experienced by most individuals, at different phases of their lives.

Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Lumbar Interbody Fusion Images

Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery is a surgical technique that involves the removal of a damaged intervertebral disc and the insertion of a bone graft into the disc space created between the two adjoining vertebrae.

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery Images

A minimally invasive technique is more beneficial for a few lumbar surgeries. Some of the common minimally invasive lumbar surgical procedures

Lumbar Fusion Procedures

Lumbar Fusion Procedures Images

The surgical technique of combining two or more vertebrae is known as spinal fusion. Back pain due to abnormal motion of the vertebrae is treated by this procedure.

Lumbar Discectomy

Lumbar Discectomy Images

A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat a herniated or ruptured disc and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.

Lumbar Sprain

Lumbar Sprain Images

Lumbar (low back) sprains are one of the most common causes of low back pain. A lumbar sprain is characterized as an injury to one or more ligaments

Lumbar Facet Joint Arthropathy

Lumbar Facet Joint Arthropathy Images

A joint is a place where two bones contact each other. Arthropathy means any disease of the joints.

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar Radiculopathy Images

Back pain is a common condition affecting approximately 80% of the population at some point in their lives.

Lumbar Stenosis

Lumbar Stenosis Images

Lumbar stenosis is the compression of spinal nerves caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal.

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Images

Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common cause of lower back pain. Over time, these natural shock absorbers wear out and degenerate.

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lumbar Disc Herniation Images

Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of lower back pain and leg pain (sciatica).

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