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2. Klippel–Feil syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Klippel–Feil syndrome (KFS), also known as cervical vertebral fusion syndrome, is a rare congenital condition characterized by the abnormal fusion of any two of the seven bones in the neck (cervical vertebrae). [1]: 578 It can result in a limited ability to move the neck and shortness of the neck, resulting in the appearance of a low hairline ...

3. Spinal fusion - Wikipedia

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   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.

4. Cervicocranial syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Manipulation of neck by chiropractor: For example, vertigo symptoms can be relieved [25] Neck braces to avoid movement of neck and provide stability; Physical therapy; Injection: Combination (anesthetic and cortisone) drug to help alleviate the pain; Surgery to restore function and form of the spine; Cervical spinal cord stimulation (cSCS) [26]

5. After years of constant pain, spinal fusion surgery has ... - AOL

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   The only solution was spinal fusion surgery. Doctors would attach two rods along Chelsea's spine spanning from around the base of her neck (T2 vertebrae) to her lower back (L2 vertebrae), then ...

6. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion - Wikipedia

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   The patient may be advised to wear a neck brace or collar (for up to 8 weeks) that serves to ensure proper spinal alignment. Wearing the brace heightens one's awareness of posture and positioning and helps prevent movements (e.g., sudden and/or excessive bending or twisting of the neck) that may aggravate or slow down the healing process.

7. Laminoplasty - Wikipedia

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   The main purpose of this procedure is to provide relief to patients who may have symptoms of numbness, pain, or weakness in arm movement. The procedure involves cutting the lamina on both sides of the affected vertebrae (cutting through on one side and merely cutting a groove on the other) and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open thus ...

8. Harrington rod - Wikipedia

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   Harrington rods used in spinal fusion. The Harrington rod (or Harrington implant) is a stainless steel surgical device. [1] Historically, this rod was implanted along the spinal column to treat, among other conditions, a lateral or coronal-plane curvature of the spine, or scoliosis. Up to one million people had Harrington rods implanted for ...

9. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   Fusion, a procedure that fuses two bones in a joint to help stabilize them Surgery is usually only recommended after other arthritis treatments and therapies have been tried. Depositphotos.com