Spine Condition

Degenerative disc disease

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Spondylolisthesis and Lumbar Stenosis

66 yo woman presents with leg greater than back pain Greater than 1 year duration Pain radiates down back of legs Numbness and tingling in calves No weakness, but reports falling Worsens with walking, better with rest Has had injections – limited benefit Has tried PT Ibuprofen helps Smokes ½ ppd; cutting down

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Cervical Arthroplasty

39 year-old woman presents with neck and shoulder pain radiating into her arms

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Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

46 year-old woman with back and right leg pain

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Lumbar Disc Replacement (artificial disc)

27 yo man presenting with low back pain for five years. Radiates to posterior Left thigh Worse with flexion and extension; better w rest No numbness, tingling, weakness. Failed conservative care.

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