Neuropathy is dysfunction of one or more nerves that typically results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and pain in the area affected. Usually it starts in your hands and feet, but other parts of your body can also be affected. Neuropathy is very common, which affects people of all ages, but older people are at […]
Discography refers to a radiodiagnostic procedure to evaluate the structural integrity of a disc and determine if it is the source of neck and back pain. Performed under real-time x-ray or fluoroscopic guidance, discography is done to find out a “pain generator” disc. The procedure helps in planning surgical and non-surgical treatment for back and[…..]
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While it can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the major cause is unknown. Most cases of it are mild, but some children develop spine deformities that continue to get more[…..]
A facet joint injection is a relatively simple, straightforward procedure, and is usually performed in an office-based procedure suite or in an ambulatory surgical center. Facet joint pain occurs when one or more of the facet joints in your neck or back become irritated and swollen. During a facet joint injection procedure, medication is injected[…..]