Spondylosis is a degenerative disease of the spine characterized by wear processes on the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, and adjacent structures such as the facet joints. It often occurs in…
Spondylolisthesis, also known as vertebral slipping, is a condition of the spine in which one vertebral body slips forward or backward relative to the vertebra below it. This misalignment can lead to…
Spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious inflammatory disease that affects both the intervertebral discs (discus) and the adjacent vertebral bodies. It is caused in most cases by bacterial infections,…
Spondylarthrosis is a degenerative disease of the vertebral joints (facet joints) caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and adjacent structures. It is one of the most common causes of back pain,…
Spinal canal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal, where the spinal cord and nerve roots run. This narrowing can lead to pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and often causes pain,…
Radiculopathy refers to damage or irritation of the nerve roots in the area of the spine, which can lead to pain, sensory disturbances, and motor limitations. It often occurs in the cervical and…
Morbus Bechterew, also known as ankylosing spondylitis, is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints. The disease belongs to the group of seronegative…
The hollow back, medically referred to as hyperlordosis, is an excessive forward curvature of the lumbar spine. This poor posture causes the abdomen and pelvis to tilt forward while the upper body is…
A lumbago, medically referred to as lumbago, is a sudden, sharp pain in the lower back, usually in the lumbar spine. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and affects people of all…
The Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), also known as post-discectomy syndrome or post-nucleotomy syndrome, refers to persistent or newly occurring pain in the back and leg area after spinal…
