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orthopaedic spine surgeon. [edit on Wikidata] Instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion (iPLIF) is a common spinal fusion surgical technique for addressing low back pain resulting from degenerative lumbar spine disorders. [1] It involves fusion of two or more levels utilizing screws, rods, and an interbody graft.
Contents. Spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also called spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis, is a surgery performed by orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons that joins two or more vertebrae. [ 1 ] This procedure can be performed at any level in the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral) and prevents any movement between the fused vertebrae.
Arthrodesis, also known as artificial ankylosis or syndesis, is the artificial induction of joint ossification between two bones by surgery. This is done to relieve intractable pain in a joint which cannot be managed by pain medication, splints, or other normally indicated treatments. The typical causes of such pain are fractures which disrupt ...
Failed Back Syndrome (abbreviated as FBS) is a condition characterized by chronic pain following back surgeries. [ 1 ][ 2 ] The term "post-laminectomy syndrome" is sometimes used by doctors to indicate the same condition as failed back syndrome. [ 3 ] Many factors can contribute to the onset or development of FBS, including residual or ...
4. Hamstring stretch. Why it works: This exercise works your core and hip flexors. Strengthening your core and hip flexors can help your posture as well as stabilize your spine so that you can ...
MRI is perhaps the most used technique for diagnosing the state of the ACL, but it is not always the most reliable technique as the ACL can be obscured by blood that fills the joint after an injury. [33] MRI is particularly useful in cases of partial tear of the ACL. The anteromedial band is most commonly injured compared to the posterolateral ...
Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just beginning your wellness voyage, this exercise guide unveils my top 10 weight-free exercises to tone your entire body.When the gym isn't an ...
007208. [ edit on Wikidata] Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. [ 1 ] The torn ligament can either be removed from the knee (most common), or preserved (where the graft is passed ...