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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Vertebral column disorder
  1. Lumbar spinal surgery - series (image) 
    Lumbar (lower back) spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral disks, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies (osteophytes), which compress ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100119_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Spinal surgery - cervical - series (image) 
    Cervical spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies (osteophytes), ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100133_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Marfan syndrome (image) 
    ... spider-like fingers, chest abnormalities, curvature of the spine ... disorder, prospective parents with a family history of Marfan ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9611.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) (image) 
    ... cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae in the lower spine. Once the needle is properly positioned in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia