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Results 1 - 10 of 45 for Vertebrae
  1. Spina Bifida (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. It happens if the spinal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spinabifida.html - Health Topics
  2. Spine Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to ... of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spineinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Ankylosing Spondylitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... spondylitis is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes inflammation between your vertebrae, which are the bones that make up your spine, and in the joints between your spine and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ankylosingspondylitis.html - Health Topics
  4. Herniated Disk (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft disks filled with a jelly-like substance. These disks cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. As you age, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/herniateddisk.html - Health Topics
  5. Spinal Stenosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your spine, or backbone, protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. The narrowing puts pressure on your nerves and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spinalstenosis.html - Health Topics
  6. Back Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include : Sprains and strains Herniated disks Fractured (broken) vertebrae These injuries can cause pain and limit your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/backinjuries.html - Health Topics
  7. Neck Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/neckinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Scoliosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/scoliosis.html - Health Topics
  9. Tailbone Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bone at the bottom of your backbone, or spine. Tailbone disorders include tailbone injuries, pain, infections, cysts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tailbonedisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Osteoarthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, sometimes called OA, is a type of arthritis that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteoarthritis.html - Health Topics
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