Background on the Spine
Published on Thu Jun 27, 2013
Spine surgeries can be performed for several reasons. There may be spinal deformity, such as scoliosis. There may be spinal instability from a fracture. There may also be the added issue of a herniated disc, where the intervertebral disk has shifted and is applying pressure to the spinal cord, causing severe nerve pain. The vertebral column is made up of [...]
