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Spinal Diseases

Medical Definition:
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific vertebrae (IM)
Spinal Diseases Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Intervertebral Disk Displacement - An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament - A calcification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spinal column, usually at the level of the cervical spine. It is often associated with anterior ankylosing hyperostosis.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spinal Curvatures - Deviations of the spine from its normal direction or position. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spinal Osteophytosis - Outgrowth of immature bony processes from the vertebrae, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It includes cervical and lumbar spondylosis.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spinal Stenosis - Narrowing of the spinal canal.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spondylarthritis - Arthritis of the spine, specifically involving the intervertebral articulations.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spondylolisthesis - Forward displacement of one vertebra over another.

Spinal Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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