Conditions & Injuries

  • Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures

    Fractures caused by osteoporosis most often occur in the spine.

  • Osteoporosis Information

    Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The term osteoporosis literally means porous bone.

  • Osteoporosis Topic Center

    More than 12 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis and over 50 million more have low bone density (osteopenia), putting them at risk for osteoporosis.

  • Paget's Disease

    Paget’s disease, also known as osteitis deformans, is the second most common bone disorder in the United States (behind osteoporosis).

  • Pediatric (Children) Spinal Tumors

    Spinal tumors, also called neoplasms, are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the spinal column.

  • Pinched Nerve

    Pinched spinal nerves can develop suddenly or gradually. Sudden compression usually occurs in the setting of an acute joint problem called a “herniated disc,” also discussed in more detail elsewhere.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Topic Center

    “Arthritis” is an umbrella term used to explain inflammation, joint pain and joint disease in one or more joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and RA is the second-most common.

  • Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Topic Center

    Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain.

  • Scapular (Shoulder Blade) Disorders

    An alteration in scapular positioning or motion can make it difficult to move your arm, especially when performing overhead activities, and may cause your shoulder to feel weak.

  • Scheuermann's Kyphosis, Scheuermann's Disease

    One particular type of kyphosis is Scheuermann’s kyphosis, also known as Scheuermann’s disease.