Lumbar Disc Herniation (Lumbar Disc Herniation)
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs when the spinal discs deteriorate and press on the spinal cord or nerve roots.A herniated disc may require different treatment options depending on your symptoms and the severity of your condition.Here are the treatment options for herniated discs: Non-Surgical Treatments:Rest:Short-term bed rest may be recommended to relieve […]
Endoscopic Discectomy
Endoscopic Discectomy is a spine surgery procedure that uses endoscopic surgical techniques to treat or remove a specific spinal disc (intervertebral disc).This procedure is commonly used to treat problems caused by spinal discs, such as low back pain or pinched nerves.Endoscopic discectomy offers a less invasive option than traditional open surgery and allows patients to […]
Stenosis in the Waist (Lumbar Stenosis)
Narrow canal disease is a condition caused by narrowing of the spinal canal where the spinal cord and nerve roots are located.This narrowing can cause various symptoms by pressing on the spinal cord and nerve roots.Here is important information about narrow canal disease:Definition: Narrow canal disease occurs when the spinal canal narrows as a result […]
Spondylolisthesis
Slipped disc is a spinal problem defined as the slipping of one of the vertebrae on another vertebra.This can occur for various reasons, such as the aging process, degenerative changes, trauma or hereditary factors.Here is important information about slipped discs:Definition:Lumbar spondylolisthesis refers to the displacement of the vertebrae from their normal position.This often results in […]
Injection Treatments for Pain of Spine Origin
Pain originating from the spine is among the most common causes of pain in the society. Pain due to lumbar herniated discs and cervical herniated discs often respond very well to conservative treatment (non-surgical treatment options). Recently, we have been able to perform injection treatments for many spine-related pains under ultrasound guidance without any radiation […]
Cervical Disc Herniation (Cervical Disc Herniation)
A herniated disc is a condition in which the discs between the vertebrae in the neck are torn or displaced, causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. I can answer the following questions to give more information about cervical hernia: 1. Who Has Cervical Hernia?Cervical herniated discs usually occur in middle-aged adults. Risk […]
Narrow Canal in the Neck (Cervical Stenosis)
A narrow canal in the neck is a condition in which the spinal cord or nerve roots are compressed by narrowing of the canal through which the spinal cord or nerve roots pass in the cervical vertebrae.Causes of this condition may include degenerative changes caused by ageing, large-sized hernias, calcification between the vertebrae, and rheumatic […]
Spinal Fractures
Spinal traumas are serious health problems that can occur as a result of car accidents, falls, sports injuries and other traumatic events. Here is more information about spinal trauma: Causes: The main causes of spinal trauma can be:1. Motor vehicle accidents:Collisions during road traffic accidents can lead to spinal injuries. 2. Falling from a height: […]
Spinal Cord Injury and Spinal Cord Paralysis
Spinal cord injuries and spinal cord paralysis can be really serious and life-threatening conditions. Important points to be considered in this regard may be as follows: Causes: Spinal cord injuries and paralyses are caused by various traumatic events. These include traffic accidents, falls from height, sports injuries, trauma during activities such as jumping into the […]
Spine Tumors
There are two main sources of spinal tumours: 1. Tumours that develop from the bones of the spine itself: These tumours start in the spinal cord or the bones surrounding the spinal cord. They can be both benign (non-malignant) and malignant (cancerous). 2. Tumours that start elsewhere in the body and spread to the spine:These […]