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What Is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock, spasms and causes buttock pain.
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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.
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Symptoms of a Spinal Tumor
Spinal tumor symptoms may include pain, neurological deficits, and back discomfort that worsens over time.
Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The causes of a stiff neck can be identified based on the symptoms one has and indicates the best treatment options available to remedy the situation.
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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
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Spinal Compression Fracture Video
Compression fractures occur most often in the thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine and can be caused by traumatic injury or as a result of osteoporosis.
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Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Animation
Basivertebral nerve ablation is a procedure used to treat chronic low back pain originating from damaged vertebral endplates.
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Cervical Laminectomy Video
In a cervical laminectomy procedure, a portion of bone is removed from the spine in the neck to relieve pressure caused by cervical spinal stenosis.