Understanding Spine Structure The strength and flexibility of the spine depend on its structure. The spine is composed of several interlocking bones, called vertebrae, which work together as a single unit that can bend and twist. Separating each pair of vertebrae are spinal discs. These are tough pads of tissue with soft, jelly-filled cores that […]
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What Is a Spinal Disc? A spinal disc is a pad of rubbery tissue with a soft, gel-filled center like a jelly doughnut, between two vertebrae. The spine is not a single bone. Rather, it is a column of interlocking ring-shaped bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through the center. This structure allows the
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Lumbar degenerative disc disease Lumbar degenerative joint disease (arthritis) Lumbar spondylosis Lumbar spinal stenosis Flat back syndrome Lumbar kyphosis Lumbar slipped disc Lumbar herniated disc Failed back syndrome Lumbar radiculopathy Lumbar myelopathy Lumbar spinal cord injury This pain can have far-reaching effects on your life. For many patients, the pain even interferes with intimacy. Certain
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Living with chronic back pain can be discouraging. Fortunately, lumbar spinal fusion presents a permanent solution. Though this relief comes at the sacrifice of some flexibility, many patients can compensate for lost mobility and maintain a high quality of life. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides lumbar fusion and other surgical procedures to treat back
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Lumbar spondylosis, an often painful back condition, results from a slow degradation of bone structures over the course of a lifetime. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides treatment for neck and spine conditions at locations throughout New Jersey. Here, we discuss what lumbar spondylosis is, its symptoms, and how it can be treated. What
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Sacroiliac joint pain can cause pain down one or both legs, and the person may have trouble sitting. Many people also feel stiffness in their buttocks or back. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, located in northern New Jersey, board-certified neurosurgeons, led by Dr. Branko Skovrlj, specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery to treat
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The neurosurgeons at NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute are all board-certified and specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery. Led by Dr. Branko Skovrlj, one of the best-in-class neurosurgeons in New Jersey, NU-Spine is one of the few places that specialize in complex spine procedures using minimally invasive techniques. Here, we detail the benefits of
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Patients who are suffering from low back pain have a lot of company — it is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the main reason that American workers lose valuable productivity time. Research shows that 75-85% of Americans report back pain at some point in their lives. If you are afflicted with lower back
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