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Lumbar Spine Surgery
Decompression and spinal fusion are the two most common lumbar spine surgeries for patients with lower back pain and leg pain.
Understanding L5-S1 Spinal Fusion Animation
Learn what the L5-S1 segment is, why fusion may be necessary and the surgical approaches used to stabilize this part of the spine.
Muscle Relaxants: List of Common Muscle Relaxers
Muscle relaxants, such as carisoprodol and cyclobenzaprine, are prescribed for severe back pain and discomfort caused by muscle spasms and stiffness.
What You Need to Know About Sciatica
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Cervical Herniated Disc Video
See what a cervical herniated disc looks like and understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments in this animated cervical herniated disc video.
Sciatica Treatment Video
Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.
L5-S1 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Animation
A fractured isthmus may sometimes lead to a forward slippage of the vertebra, known as isthmic spondylolisthesis, which most commonly occurs at the L5-S1 spinal segment.
Spinal Motion Segment: L4-L5 Animation
The L4-L5 spinal motion segment is located in the lower portion of the lumbar spine and consists of L4 and L5 vertebrae, and the anatomical structures connecting them.
