Backbone, or spine, is one of the most important bones of our body that is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. It provides support to the body for movements like standing, bending, and twisting. There can be so many problems that can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. These include:
Infections
Injuries
Fractures
Tumors
Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis
Age related bone changes, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks
Symptoms of Spinal abnormalities
Spinal abnormalities can cause various uncomfortable symptoms like:
Pain in neck, back or legs due to pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
Limited or restricted movement
Numbness or tingling in limbs
Sensory loss
Progressive loss of strength in limbs
Loss of bowel or bladder control
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
A thorough physical examination of the patient along with following diagnostic procedures help in evaluating the abnormality of the spine:
Computed Tomography (CT) - Spine
Discography
Electromyography (EMG)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Treatment of Spinal Conditions
Treatments differ by disease, and may include medications, back braces and surgery.
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