What is Spinal Cord Injury The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerve cells and fibers along the spine. It carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. A spinal cord injury can block the path of messages traveling through the spinal cord between your brain and the rest of your …
Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Information Spinal cord stimulation trial is a test to see whether a spinal cord stimulator reduces your pain. A spinal cord stimulator is a small device that is attached to your back or inserted (implanted) in your back. The stimulator has small wires (leads) that connect it to your spinal cord. …
What is Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Spinal cord stimulator is a small device that makes electrical signals and sends them through wires (leads) to nerves in the spinal cord. This stimulates the nerves and can help relieve long-term (chronic) pain in the back, legs, or arms. Implantation is a procedure to place this device under …
What is Spinal Fusion in Children Spinal fusion is a procedure to make two or more of the bones in the spinal column (vertebrae) grow together (fuse). This procedure stops the vertebrae from moving and rubbing against each other. The goal of this procedure is to relieve pain and prevent deformity and weakening of the …
What is Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion is a procedure to make two or more bones in your spine (vertebrae) grow together (fuse). This procedure stops the two bones from rubbing on each other. This can help: Lessen pain. Prevent your spine from getting weaker or changing shape. Bone material (graft) will be put in between …
What is Spinal Headache Spinal headache is a severe headache that can happen after a person has had a lumbar puncture or epidural anesthesia. During these procedures, a needle is passed between the bones of the spine. The headache usually starts from a few hours to 1–2 days after that. The headache can last for …
What is Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis happens when the open space (spinal canal) between the bones of your spine (vertebrae) gets smaller. It is caused by bone pushing into the open spaces of your backbone (spine). This puts pressure on your backbone and the nerves in your backbone. Treatment often focuses on managing any pain …