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2. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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   Laminectomy is an open or minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a portion of the posterior arch of the vertebrae and/or spinal ligaments is removed from the spine to alleviate the pressure on the spinal canal contents. This procedure is usually performed when decompression of more than one nerve root is needed.

3. Middle back pain - Wikipedia

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   The word "thoracic" means pertaining to the chest, and the thoracic spine comprises the upper portion of the spine that corresponds to the chest area. The upper spine includes twelve vertebrae, and each of the upper nine vertebrae in this section attach to a rib on either side of the spine. Each of the ribs then curves around the side of the ...

4. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms for spinal tumors may vary due to factors such as the type of tumor, the region of the spine, and the health of the patient. Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest.

5. Back pain - Wikipedia

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   Back pain is present in 29% of patients with systemic cancer. [19] Unlike other causes of back pain that commonly affect the lumbar spine, the thoracic spine is most commonly affected. [19] The pain can be associated with systemic symptoms such as weight loss, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting. [19]

6. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis - Wikipedia

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   In the spine, there is bone formation along the anterior longitudinal ligament and sometimes the posterior longitudinal ligament, which may lead to partial or complete fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The facet and sacroiliac joints tend to be uninvolved. The thoracic spine is the most common level involved. [2]

7. Pott's disease - Wikipedia

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   Injury to the thoracic spine are more likely to result in kyphosis compared to lumbar spine injuries. [3] A cold abscess can develop if infection spreads to ligaments and soft tissues. [ 6 ] [ 3 ] In the lower back, there is a chance the abscess can move down along the psoas muscle to the upper thigh and eventually break through the skin.