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Case Studies - Degenerative Spine
  Cervical Stenosis
Case Study 01		  
  Lumbar Stenosis
Case Study 01
  
  Degen. Spondylolisthesis
Case Study 01
  
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CASE STUDIES - DEGENERATIVE SPINE
Degenerative spine disorders occur as the interverterbral disc detioriates. This is commonly a result of aging. Over time, repeated daily stresses and minor injuries can add up and begin to affect the discs in your spine. The disc eventually begins to suffer from the wear and tear - it begins to degenerate.


Cervical Stenosis

Case Study 01
Patient:  70 year old female has had a five year history of increasing weakness in arms and legs.
Treatment:  Posterior cervical laminaplasty, anterior discectomy and fusion.


Lumbar Stenosis

Case Study 01
Patient:  68 year old developed increased buttock pain especially when walking.
Treatment:  Lumbar laminectomy


Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Case Study 01
Patient:  64 year old female with severe buttock pain when she walks greater than 2-3 minutes.
Treatment:  Laminectomy and fusion with instrumentation.