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Spinal Anatomy
Spinal Anatomy
A basic understanding of the spine's anatomy and its functions is extremely important for patients…

Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Herniation
A Cervical Disc Herniation occurs when the outer band of the disc breaks or cracks and the gel-like…

Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Dr. Birk offers the most current operative techniques for the treatment of Cervical Degenerative…

Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck area or upper part of the spine.…

Cervical Strains and Sprains
Cervical Strains and Sprains
Neck pain is a common complaint. The most common cause of neck pain is strains and sprains. The…

Scheuermann's Kyphosis
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
Thus the normal spine naturally has curves. However, in some individuals these curves become more or…

Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, is a condition many people associate only with adolescents.…

Compression Fractures
Compression Fractures
Compression fractures occur when the vertebrae collapse, decreasing the space between them. These…

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine is a relatively common condition in aging…

Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Herniation
A Lumbar Herniated Disc is a common cause of low back and leg pain. Discs, which act as shock…

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Advanced Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery techniques can be used in the treatment of Lumbar Spinal…

Low Back Strains and Sprains
Low Back Strains and Sprains
Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints. Although the pain can be severe and even…

Spondylolisthesis - Degenerative
Spondylolisthesis - Degenerative
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below.…

Spondylolisthesis - Isthmic
Spondylolisthesis - Isthmic
Spondylolisthesis is a condition of spinal instability, in which one vertebra slips forward over the…

Spinal Tumors
Spinal Tumors
There are many different types of spinal tumors and various treatment options, and the prognosis for…