The Orthopedic Blog

It is estimated that scoliosis affects about two to three percent of the United States population, or six to nine million people. Although the majority of scoliosis cases are diagnosed in children and adolescents, adults are also susceptible to [...]

Many people associate scoliosis (an abnormal curve in the spine) with children, but adults can also develop the condition. It is important to understand this because this condition in children and in adults requires differing management. For [...]

Cervical spondylosis (arthritis of the neck) is a degenerative condition that develops as we age and affects the vertebral disc and facet joints. Over time, many people experience degenerative changes of the spine, such as this common type of [...]

The cervical spine – the neck region – consists of seven different bones (C1-C7 vertebrae) and is one of the most essential parts of the body. Often referred to as the spinal column, the cervical spine has the very important role of [...]

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that occurs when the thoracic outlet (the space between the collarbone and your first rib) has narrowed. This can happen for numerous reasons, including being the result of an injury, disease, or a [...]

Not Just the Lower Back Back pain is incredibly common, affecting an estimated 80 percent of the population at one point or another during their lifetime. When it comes to diagnosing and treating upper back pain, the first step is finding the [...]

Lower back pain is rampant in the adult population. Roughly 80 percent of people will experience some form of pain near the lumbar spine. While this may sound ominous and pessimistic, the truth is that lower back pain can be overcome, it just [...]

Sciatic nerve pain affects a large number of people, and while many underlying conditions can cause this pain, piriformis syndrome is a prevalent contributor. While this syndrome is somewhat easy to fix, it can wreak havoc on a patient’s quality [...]