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Symptoms of Vertebrogenic Pain
Understand the symptoms of vertebrogenic pain and how endplate damage causes lower back pain.
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Lumbar Herniated Disc Video
A herniated disc in the lumbar spine can put pressure on spinal nerve roots, causing pain in the lower back or legs.
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Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery replaces cervical discs with artificial ones to alleviate pain and restore mobility.
What You Need to Know About Sciatica
Learn about what causes sciatica, how to diagnose it, and what treatments are available. Plus, get tips on how to prevent sciatica and when to see a doctor.
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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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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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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video
Learn the causes and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis from this animated video.
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Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Video
Learn how cervical disc replacement surgery is designed to replace a damaged spinal disc in the neck with an artificial disc implant.
