Cervical Disk Hernia Treatment
The spine consists of bones called “vertebra.” The disks situated between those bones prevent overloading of the spine and facilitate movement. Our necks have seven vertebrae; between them lies five disks. The disks contain a liquid called “gelatinase.” However, wear and loss of function may occur on the disks due to traumas, strains, longer periods […]
Lumbar Disk Hernia Treatment
The waistline consists of five vertebrae and disks. This area carries the most load in the whole body. Vertebrae covers the spinal cord to provide protection against any damage. The lumbar disk hernia is a condition caused by the pressure put on the neurons passing through the spinal cord due to a dislocation, shift, or […]
Traumatic Spinal Lesions
Spinal injuries may go unnoticed especially if the examinations were conducted by inexperienced people. Since the spinal injuries may be observed together with spinal cord injuries, the early and correct diagnosis, as well as the proper treatment practices become even more important. Approximately 6% of the trauma patients develop a form of spinal injury. At […]
Osteoporosis Treatment
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease. The bone fragility increases due to osteoporosis, which has become a public health issue especially after the lifespan has increased. Usually, this condition is observed in patients over the age of 45. The connection between this condition and bone fractures is the aspect of osteoporosis that has made it […]
Thoracal Hernia (Dorsal Disk Hernia) Treatment
The channel of spinal cord found at the back area, stretches through a tighter plane compared to the neck and waist areas. The space between the neurons passing through this channel and the channel’s bone wall is much shorter. Therefore, an hernia that may occur around the back area can cause a much severe discomfort […]